Savings

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, all powers, rights and functions of the Central Commission, Regional Electricity Board, Central Electricity Authority, Central Government and authorities under the Central Government shall remain unaffected and continue to be in force under the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 or the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 or the rules made thereunder. (2) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply to the transmission of electricity among States or to the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited or other bodies or licensees or generating companies controlled by the Central Government or undertakings owned by the Central Government. (3) All actions taken by any person or authority including the Board under the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 or the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 before the commencement of this Act shall be valid and operative notwithstanding the modifications made in the said Acts by this Act.