# The Interest Act, 1978, Section 6: Repeal and saving

- Act: The Interest Act, 1978 (Act 14 of 1978)
- In force from: 1981-08-19
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/interest-act-1978/section/6/

## Text

(1) As from the commencement of this Act, the Interest Act, 1839 (32 of 1839) and any other law corresponding thereto in force in any State immediately before such commencement shall stand repealed. (2) The provisions of this Act shall not apply to any suit or other legal proceeding pending at the commencement of this Act and the provisions of the corresponding law applicable immediately before such commencement shall, notwithstanding the repeal of such law by sub-section (1), continue to apply to such suit or other legal proceeding. (3) The mention of particular matters in sub-section (2) shall not be held to prejudice or affect the general application of section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), with regard to the effect of repeal.

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