Continuity of exercise of functions etc.
3(1)Anything which—
(a)has been done (or has effect as if done) by or in relation to the existing Chief Inspector, and
(b)is in force immediately before the appointed day,
is to be treated as done by or in relation to the new Chief Inspector.
(2)Anything (including any legal proceedings) which—
(a)relates to any function transferred to, or otherwise made exercisable by, the new Chief Inspector under this Part, and
(b)is in the process of being done by or in relation to the existing Chief Inspector immediately before the appointed day,
may be continued by or in relation to the new Chief Inspector.
(3)Nothing in sub-paragraph (1) or (2)—
(a)applies to anything in relation to which provision may be made under paragraph 2(3)(b), or
(b)affects the validity of anything done by the existing Chief Inspector.
(4)In this paragraph “the appointed day” means the day appointed under section 188 for the coming into force of section 113.