Section 16H. Exemption of certain classes of institutions from the operation of certain sections

(1) The provisions of sections 16-A, 16-B, 16-C, 1[subsection (2) to sub-section (13)] of section 16-D and of sections 16-E, 16-F and 16-G, shall not apply to recognized institutions maintained by the State Government or the Central Government. (2) In the case of recognized institutions maintained by a local body, the State Government may declare that all or any of the provisions referred to in sub-section (1) shall not apply or shall apply subject to such alterations, modifications or additions as it may make 2[and the provisions, if any, so made applicable, shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force ].