Levy of fees in certain suits etc. instituted before the commencement of this Act.

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Acts repealed under section 44, fees shall be levied in suits or other proceedings instituted on or after the 1st day of May, 1967 and pending immediately before the commencement of this Act in the High Court by virtue, and in the exercise, of its ordinary original civil jurisdiction as if this Act had been in force on the respective dates on which any such proceedings were instituted. (2) Any fees levied in respect of suits or other proceedings instituted before the High Court by virtue, and in the exercise, of its ordinary original civil jurisdiction on or after the 1st day of May, 1967 and disposed of before the commencement of this Act shall be deemed to have been levied in accordance with law.