Overriding effect of Act

Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act—

(a) any text, rule or interpretation of Hindu Law or any custom or usage as part of that law in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall cease to have effect with respect to any matter for which provision is made in his Act;

(b) any other law in force immediately before the commandment of this Act shall cease to apply to Hindus in so far as it inconsistent with any of the provisions contained in this Act.