The Government may stay the execution of any such decision or order pending the exercise of their powers under sub-section (1) in respect thereof.

Repeal and saving Repeal and saving.-(1) The Koodalmanickam Devaswom Proclamation (Cochin) issued on the 30 th November 1917 and the scheme of management published thereunder, the Koodalmanickam Devaswom Proclamation (Travancore) issued on the 12 th June 1919 The Koodalmanickam Devaswom Act, 1918, (Madras Act 1 of 1919) and the Koodalmanickam Devaswom Ordinance, 1971 (13 of 1971), are hereby repealed.

1. (2) Notwithstanding the repeal of the Koodalmanickam Devaswom Ordinance, 1971 (13 of 1971), anything done or any action taken under that Ordinance shall be deemed to have been done or taken under this Act.