Where any central legislation or any regulation enacted after the commencement of the General Clauses Act, 1897 repeals any Act, what shall not be affected by such repeal ?

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Where any central legislation or any regulation enacted after the commencement of the General Clauses Act, 1897 repeals any Act, what shall not be affected by such repeal ?

Answer & Explanation:

Where any Central legislation or any regulation enacted after the commencement of this Act repeals any General Clauses Act 1897 made or yet to be made, unless another purpose exists, the repeal shall not: Revive anything not enforced or prevailed during the period at which repeal is effected or; Affect the prior management of any legislation that is repealed or anything performed or undergone or; Affect any claim, privilege, responsibility or debt obtained, ensued or sustained under any legislation so repealed or; Affect any punishment, forfeiture or penalty sustained with regard to any offence committed as opposed to any legislation or Affect any inquiry, litigation or remedy with regard to such claim, privilege, debt or responsibility and any such inquiry, litigation or remedy may be initiated, continued or initiated and any such penalty, forfeiture or punishment may be imposed as if the repealing Act or Regulation had not been passed.

Topics: General Clauses Act, 1897

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