Overriding effect of this Act on other laws

(1) The provisions of this Act shall have overriding effect, notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law, for the time being in force. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions of this Act, such provisions shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in the following enactments and the provisions of these enactments shall be read as amended in conformity with the provisions of this Act, namely:- 1. The Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (13 of 1994) 2. The Kerala Municipality Act, 1994 (20 of 1994) 3. The Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960 (34 of 1960) 4. The Kerala Lift and Escalators Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) 5. Travancore - Cochin Public Health Act, 1955 (XVI of 1955) 6. Madras Public Health Act, 1939 (3 of 1939)