Orders under a repealed and re-enacted Act continue if they are:
ANot inconsistent with new law
BRe-published within a year
CApproved by the President
DRe-approved by Parliament
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Not inconsistent with new law
Section 24 keeps such orders and rules in force so far as they are not inconsistent with the re-enacted provisions.
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