Section 19

Notwithstanding the repeal of section 3 of the principal Act, members of the Central Sikh Gurdwara Board holding office immediately prior to the commencement of the Central Sikh Gurdwara Board holding office immediately prior to the commencement of the Central Sikh Gurdwara Board (Amendment) Act 1987 shall continue to hold office until new members of the Board are elected in accordance with section 3 of the principal Act as amended by this Act.

The members of the existing Central Sikh Gurdwara Board appointed by the Minister under section 3(4) of the principal Act shall, within 6 months of the commencement of the Central Sikh Gurdwara Board (Admendment) Act 1987, convene a general meeting of those persons whose names are on the Membership Register for the purpose of electing new members of the Board.

The first two auditors appointed by the Minister immediately prior to the commencement of the Central Sikh Gurdwara Board (Amendment) Act 1987 shall continue to hold office until new auditors are elected in accordance with section 14(2) of the principal Act as amended by this Act.