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Insertion of new sections 17A and 17B.— After section 17 of the principal Act, the following sections shall be inserted, namely:— “17 A. Restoration of ancient monument.— Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Government may, after being satisfied that any ancient monument needs restoration, authorize and/or permit to carry out such works as it deems fit for restoration of such ancient monument. 17 B. Use of ancient monument.— The Government may authorize or permit adaptive re-use of ancient monument to the extent that it’s basic character, archaeological, historical and heritage value is not affected, so as to enable it or any other agency appointed by it, to defray maintenance cost of such monument through revenue earned from such use.”