(1) On the commencement of this Act the West Bengal Lifts and Escalators West Ben. Act V of 1955.
Act, 1955 shall stand repealed.
(2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done, including any rule, notification, inspection, order or notice made or issued or any licence, permission, authorization or exemption granted or any document or instrument executed or any direction given under the repealed Act, insofar as it is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, deemed to be done or taken under the corresponding provisions of this Act.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the working of the lift or escalator or travelator for which licence was granted before the commencement of this Act shall be governed by the provisions of repealed Act till the expiry of the terms of existing licence.