Repeal and savings

(1) The Himachal Pradesh Water Supply Act, 1956 (15 of 1956), as in force in the areas comprised in Himachal Pradesh immediately before 1st November, 1966, is hereby repealed. (2) Notwithstanding the repeal of the Act under sub-section (1), anything done or any action taken, including any orders notifications issued and rules made in exercise of the powers conferred by or under the said Act shall, to the extent of being consistent with the provisions of this Act, be deemed to have been done or taken in exercise of the corresponding powers conferred by or under this Act.