Over riding effect of the Act

Notwithstanding any compromise, agreement scheme, judgement, decree or order of the court or other authority

Endowments Act, 1997 (Karnataka Act 33 of 2001) and the Karnataka Hindu

Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Rules 2002, shall prevail in so far as they relate to administration and religious practices of Sri Malai Mahadeswaraswamy temple, Malai Mahadeswara Hills, which will remain as notified institutions under the provision of the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 1997 (Karnataka Act 33 of 2001) even after the commencement of this Act.