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The Central Government may, from time to time, give such directions, as it may consider necessary, to the State Governments for the effective implementation of the provisions of this Act and the State Governments shall comply with such directions. Steps to further advance food and nutritional security. Other welfare schemes. Penalties. Power to adjudicate. Power to delegate by Central Government and State Government. Act to have overriding effect. Power to amend Schedules. Power of Central Government to give directions. 12 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—