§3213. Saving provisions
(a) No suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by or against the Administrator or any other officer of the Area Redevelopment Administration in his official capacity or in relation to the discharge of his official duties under the Area Redevelopment Act [42 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.], shall abate by reason of the taking effect of the provisions of this chapter, but the court may, on motion or supplemental petition filed at any time within twelve months after such taking effect, showing a necessity for the survival of such suit, action, or other proceeding to obtain a settlement of the questions involved, allow the same to be maintained by or against the Secretary or the Administrator or such other officer of the Department of Commerce as may be appropriate.
(b) Except as may be otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, all powers and authorities conferred by this chapter shall be cumulative and additional to and not in derogation of any powers and authorities otherwise existing. All rules, regulations, orders, authorizations, delegations, or other actions duly issued, made, or taken by or pursuant to applicable law, prior to August 26, 1965, by any agency, officer, or office pertaining to any functions, powers, and duties under the Area Redevelopment Act [42 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.] shall continue in full force and effect after August 26, 1965, until modified or rescinded by the Secretary or such other officer of the Department of Commerce as, in accordance with applicable law, may be appropriate.
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References in Text
The Area Redevelopment Act, referred to in text, is