However, any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to validity of anything previously done under that rule.

Repeal and savings.- If immediately before the day on which this Act comes into force, there is in force in that area any law or rule having the force of law which corresponds to this Act, such corresponding law in so far as it relates to any matter for which provision has been made in this Act shall on that day stand repealed:

Provided that such repeal shall not be deemed to limit, modify or derogate from the general responsibility of any local authority,-

1. (a) to provide and maintain such water supply and fire hydrants for fire fighting purposes as may be directed by the State Government from time to time;
2. (b) to frame bye-laws for the regulation of dangerous trades;
3. (c) to order any of its employees to render aid in fighting a fire when reasonably called upon to do so by any member of the service; and
4. (d) generally to make such measures as will lessen the likelihood of fires or preventing the spread of fires. ---------