Validation

Notwithstanding anything contained in the principal Act and Rules and Scheme made thereunder, within the period from 24th February, 2009 to the date on which the Act has been published in the Gazette, all the proceedings with respect to the granting of membership and issue of benefits thereunder to any person who has completed 55 years of age but submitted application for membership in the Fund before completing 60 years of age and the membership and benefits given as such shall be deemed to have been validly taken and issued under the principal Act as amended by this Act and any action taken with regard to this shall not be challenged before any courts or other authorities.