Section 19:
Power to adapt laws.
For the purpose of facilitating the application of any law in relation to the
Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, the Central Government may, before the
expiration of two years from the appointed day, by order, make such adaptations and modifications of the
law, whether by way of repeal or amendment, as may be necessary or expedient, and thereupon every
such law shall have effect subject to the adaptations and modifications so made until altered, repealed or
amended by a competent Legislature or other competent authority.