Section 31. Repeal and saving

31. Repeal and saving.— (1) Subject to the provisions of section 29, as from the coming into force of this Act in any State or part thereof, so much of any law in force therein as relates to the matters covered by this Act shall stand repealed in such State or part, as the case may be. (2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken (including any instruction or direction issued, any regulation or rule or order made) under any such law shall, in so far as such thing or action is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, be deemed to have been done or taken under the 1. Subs. by Act 20 of 2023, s. 2, for "Registrar-General" (w.e.f. 1-10-2023). 2. Subs. by s. 18, ibid. , for clauses (d), (e) and (f) (w.e.f. 1-10-2023). 3. Ins. by s. 18, ibid . (w.e.f. 1-10-2023). 4. Subs. by s. 18, ibid. , for "extracts" (w.e.f. 1-10-2023). 5. Ins. by Act 4 of 1986, s. 2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 15-5-1986). provisions aforesaid, as if they were in force when such thing was done or such action was taken, and shall continue in force accordingly until superseded by anything done or any action taken under this Act. — 32. Power to remove difficulty. If any difficulty arises in giving effect in a State to the provisions of this Act in their application to any area, the State Government may, with the approval of the Central Government, by order make such provisions or give such directions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as appears to the State Government to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty: Provided that no order shall be made under this section in relation to any area in a State after the expiration of two years from the date on which this Act comes into force in that area. ________