The provisions of this Act are in addition to and not in derogation of any other law for the time being in force.

Power of State Government to give directions 23. The State Government may, from time to time, issue such directions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, to the Registrar and to the Registrar-General, as it may thinks fit in this regard, for the effective and smooth implementation of the provisions of this Act, and the Registrar and the Registrar-General shall comply with such directions.