Section 7. Notwithstanding any judgment, decree or order of any court, any action or thing (including any order

7. Notwithstanding any judgment, decree or order of any court, any action or thing (including any order passed or proceeding initiated) taken or done or purported to have been taken or done under sub-section (1) of section 16E of the principal Act at any time after the commencement of the Tea (Amendment) Act, 1976, shall be deemed to be as valid and effective as if the amendments made by section 3 had been in force at the time such action or thing was taken or done. Repeal and saving.