8. (1) The Urban Immovable Property Tax Act, 1957 (E.P. Act XI of 1957), is hereby repealed. (2) Notwithstanding its repeal under sub-section (1), the Urban Immovable Property Tax Act, 1957 (E.P. Act XI of 1957), and the rules, orders or instructions made or issued thereunder shall continue to apply to the levy and collection of tax payable thereunder before the repeal of this Act and to all proceedings connected therewith as if the said Act had not been repealed.