Power to adapt laws enables Central Government to modify pre-appointed-day statutes for successor Union territories within a limited period. The Central Government may, by order within a limited period from the appointed day, adapt, modify, repeal or amend any law made before that day to facilitate its application to the successor Union territories listed in the Fifth Schedule, and such adaptations will have effect until altered, repealed or amended by a competent Legislature or other competent authority.
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Power to adapt laws enables Central Government to modify pre-appointed-day statutes for successor Union territories within a limited period.
The Central Government may, by order within a limited period from the appointed day, adapt, modify, repeal or amend any law made before that day to facilitate its application to the successor Union territories listed in the Fifth Schedule, and such adaptations will have effect until altered, repealed or amended by a competent Legislature or other competent authority.
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