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Section 5 of The Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980

(1)The Forest (Conservation) Ordinance, 1980 (17 of 1980) is hereby repealed.
(2)Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken under the provisions of the said Ordinance shall be deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding provisions of this Act.

Summary

The Forest (Conservation) Ordinance, 1980, which is also numbered as 17 of 1980, is repealed, meaning it is cancelled or terminated.
Even though that ordinance is cancelled, any actions taken or things done under its provisions remain valid.
These past actions are treated as if they were done under the matching provisions of the new Act.

Practical examples

1Ramesh had obtained permission to conduct a scientific study in a forest area under the Forest (Conservation) Ordinance on 5th November, 1980. After the Ordinance was repealed, Ramesh did not need to apply for a new permission because his existing permit is treated as valid under the new Act.

2An officer, Suresh, issued an official notice to a local company under the old Ordinance on 12th November, 1980. Under Section 5, that notice is treated as if Suresh had issued it under the corresponding section of the new Act, keeping the legal process active.

FAQ

1. What specific law does Section 5 cancel?

It cancels the Forest (Conservation) Ordinance, 1980, which is also referred to as Ordinance 17 of 1980.

2. What happens to decisions made under the cancelled Ordinance?

Any action taken or anything done under that Ordinance is kept alive and treated as if it were done under this new Act.

3. Does a person have to reapply for approvals received under the old Ordinance?

No, because any action taken under the old Ordinance is deemed to have been done under the corresponding provisions of the new Act.

Test yourself

Q1.Which specific law is repealed by Section 5 of this Act?

Q2.What happens to actions taken under the repealed Ordinance?

Q3.Under which sub-section of Section 5 is the Forest (Conservation) Ordinance, 1980, repealed?

Q4.Does the repeal of the Ordinance invalidate actions previously completed under it?

Q5.What is the number of the Forest (Conservation) Ordinance, 1980, that is repealed?

Q6.What does the term "repeal" mean in Section 5?

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