# Repeal Provisions [Sections 6, 6A, 7, 8]
## Effect of Repeal [Section 6]
When a Central Act or Regulation repeals another Act, the repeal shall NOT:
| # | Repeal does NOT... |
|---|---|
| 1 | Revive anything not in force during the period of the repealed enactment |
| 2 | Affect the previous operation of the repealed enactment |
| 3 | Affect any right, privilege, obligation or liability acquired/incurred under the repealed enactment |
| 4 | Affect any penalty, forfeiture or punishment for offences under the repealed enactment |
| 5 | Affect any inquiry, litigation or remedy for claims/debts under it — these may be initiated, continued, or insisted upon |
## Repeal vs. Deletion — Critical Distinction
| Repeal | Deletion |
|---|---|
| Complete obliteration of provisions — as if it never existed | Takes effect from the date of deletion |
| Affects rights & cause of action related to repealed provision | NOT a total wiping out — provision existed until deletion |
## Other Repeal Provisions
### Section 6A — Repeal of Amending Acts
If Central Act repeals an enactment that had amended another Act, the amendment continues to apply (unless a different intention appears).
### Section 7 — Reviving Repealed Enactments
To revive a repealed enactment, it is necessary to state the intention to do so.
### Section 8 — Reference to Repealed Provisions
If an Act repeals AND re-enacts any provision of a former Act, references to the repealed provision in any other enactment are considered as references to the re-enacted provision.