Section 61. . Savings.

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained this Act, the powers, rights and functions of the Regional Electricity Authority, the Central Electricity Authority, the Central Government, the Central Commission and authorities other than the State Electricity Board and the State Government under the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 (Central Act No. 9 of 1910) or the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (Central Act No. 54 of 1948) or rules framed thereunder shall remain unaffected and shall continue to be in force. (2) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply to the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited or other bodies or licensees in relation to the inter-state transmission of the electricity or generating companies owned or controlled by the Central Government or undertaking owned by the Central Government. (3) All actions taken by the State Government or the Commission under the Central Act prior to the commencement of this Act shall be valid and enforceable notwithstanding the same are inconsistent with or contrary to t he provisions of this Act. (4) All actions taken by a person or authority including the Board under the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 or the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 prior to the commencement of this Act shall continue to be valid and enforceable notwithstanding the modifications to the said Acts made by this Act.