On the commencement of these rules the Maharashtra Consumer Protection Rules, 1987, in so far as they relate to matters provided by these rules, are hereby repealed :



Provided that,-



(a) such repeal shall not affect previous operation of any notifications or orders made; or anything done or any action taken under the rules so repealed;



(b) any proceedings under the rules so repealed which were pending at the commencement of these rules shall be continued and disposed off as far as may be, in accordance with the provisions of these rules, as if, such proceedings were proceedings under these rules.