Provided that no such order shall be made after expiry of a period of two years from the date of commencement of this Act.

Repeal and savings Repeal and savings. - On and from the date of commencement of this Act, The Lushai Hills District (Village Councils) Act, 1953 shall stand repealed and all assets and liabilities of the Village Councils under the repealed Act shall continue to be vested in the respective Village Councils:

Provided that such repeal shall not affect

1. (1) The continuance of the existing Village Councils.
2. (2) The continuance of the existing Sub-Villages.
3. (3) The previous operation of the repealed Act or anything duly done under the repealed Act.
4. (4) Any right, privilege, obligation or liability, acquired, accrued or incurred under the repealed Act.
5. (5) Any penalty, forfeiture or punishment imposed in respect of any offence committed against the repealed Act: Provided further that subject to the preceding provisions anything done or any action taken including any appointment or delegation made, notification, notice, order, instruction or direction issued, rules and regulations, form or format framed, certificate obtained, permit or licence granted, tax imposed or fees or rates levied under the repealed Act shall, in so far as it is in force immediately before the commencement of this Act and is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, be deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding provisions of this Act, and it shall continue to be in force accordingly, unless and until they are repealed or amended or suspended.