(1) The provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, shall have effect, notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or in any agreement or other instrument having effect by virtue of any other law.
(2) Save as provided in sub-section (1), the provisions of this Act, shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, any other law for the time being in force.
20. The State Government may, by notification, direct that any power or function, which may be exercised or performed by it or by the competent authority under this Act or the rules made thereunder may, in relation to such matters and subject to such conditions, if any, be also exercised or performed by any officer or authority subordinate to it, as may be specified in that notification.