Transitional provisions etc.: general

13.—(1) This Order does not affect the validity of anything done, or the application of any exemption as respects anything done, by or in relation to the Secretary of State before the devolution date.

(2) Anything (including legal proceedings) which, at the devolution date, is in the process of being done by or in relation to the Secretary of State may, so far as it relates to any of the functions transferred to Transport for London by this Order, be continued by or in relation to Transport for London.

(3) Anything which—

(a)has been done by or in relation to the Secretary of State for the purpose of or in connection with any of the functions transferred to Transport for London by this Order, and

(b)has effect at the devolution date,

has effect, so far as necessary for continuing its effect after that date, as if done by or in relation to Transport for London.

(4) Paragraphs (1) to (3) are without prejudice to any provision made by this Order in relation to any particular function.

(5) For so long as the Secretary of State retains any land acquired before the devolution date under section 6 or 7, the modifications made by article 3, except those to section 47(1) and (7), do not apply in relation to anything done in connection with the acquisition of that land.