Rules of construction

(1) In the said Act, -- (a)any reference to any provision of law not in force, or to any functionary not in existence, in Puducherry shall be construed as a reference to the corresponding law in force, or to the corresponding functionary in existence, in that Union territory: Provided that --- (i) if any question arises as to who such corresponding functionary is, or (ii) if there is no such corresponding functionary, the Administrator shall decide as to who such functionary will be and his decision shall be final; (b) any reference to the State Government shall be construed as a reference to the Central Government and also as including a reference to the Administrator. (2) For the purpose of facilitating the application in relation to Puducherry of the said Act, any court or other authority may construe it in such manner, not affecting the substance, as may be necessary or proper to adapt it to the matter before the court or other authority.