The rajasthan monuments, archaeological sites and antiquities act, 1961
rajasthan · 1961
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement
- S. 2Section 2 defines "ancient or historical monument" and "antiquity" for the Rajasthan Monuments Act, 1961.
- S. 3The section allows the State Government to modify agreement terms with the owner's consent.
- S. 4The section allows the Director to acquire rights or guardianship of protected monuments through purchase, lease, gift, or notification, and outlines the owner's continued rights.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the Collector to propose an agreement to monument owners for state maintenance, restricting owner's rights and reserving state purchase rights.
- S. 6Section 6 allows legally competent persons to act on behalf of disabled owners of protected monuments, except for religious agreements.
- S. 7Section 7 allows the State Government to mandate maintenance of protected monuments if owners refuse agreements.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the State Government to apply endowments for repairing protected monuments if the owner fails to maintain them.
- S. 9Section 9 authorizes the Director to enforce maintenance agreements for protected monuments and resolves disputes on expense liability.
- S. 10Section 10 empowers the Director to prohibit agreements' contraventions that protect monuments from damage or decay.
- S. 11Section 11 binds purchasers and claimants to protected monument agreements made by current owners.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the State Government to acquire protected monuments to prevent their deterioration, except if they are used for religious practices or have existing preservation agreements.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the State Government to maintain acquired monuments and allows the Director to inspect and repair them.
- S. 14Section 14 allows the Director to accept voluntary contributions for monument maintenance and manage the funds accordingly.
- S. 15Section 15 prohibits misuse of protected monuments used as places of worship and mandates their protection from pollution or desecration.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the Director to relinquish rights or guardianship of a protected monument with State Government approval.
- S. 17Section penalizes damaging or removing artifacts from protected monuments in Rajasthan with up to six months imprisonment and a fine.
- S. 18Power to control mining etc
- S. 19Section 19 allows the State Government to regulate construction, restrict land use, and manage amenities around protected monuments in Rajasthan to preserve their appearance.
- S. 20Section 20 grants public access to protected monuments and allows the State Government to set entrance fees and exemptions.
- S. 22Section 22 prohibits construction, mining, and other activities in protected areas without state permission and allows removal of unauthorized structures.
- S. 23Section 23 allows authorized officers or licensees to excavate protected or potentially significant areas after notifying the Collector and owner.
- S. 24Section 24 restricts archaeological excavations to those approved by the Central Government and mandates compensation for land disturbance.
- S. 25Disposal of Antiquities etc
- S. 26Section 26 imposes up to six months' imprisonment or a fine of up to ₹5,000 for violating provisions in Chapter 2.
- S. 27Section 27 regulates state rules for licensing and conditions of archaeological excavations in protected areas.
- S. 28Section 28 regulates the movement of protected antiquities in Rajasthan, requiring government permission and imposing penalties for unauthorized movement.
- S. 29Section 29 allows the State Government to compulsorily purchase protected antiquities deemed at risk or of significant importance.
- S. 30Section 30 establishes an Advisory Board to advise the State Government on the preservation and regulation of ancient monuments and antiquities.
- S. 31Section 31 provides compensation to landowners for losses due to archaeological activities under the Act.
- S. 32Section 32 outlines the process for assessing market value or compensation for properties acquired under the Act, aligning with the Rajasthan Land Acquisition Act, 1953.
- S. 33The State Government can delegate its powers under the Act to the Director or other specified officers.
- S. 34Jurisdiction of Courts – No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this
- S. 35Section 35 makes certain violations under the Act cognizable and allows empowered Magistrates to impose fines over ₹2,000.
- S. 36Section 36 allows the recovery of dues from individuals to the State Government as if they were land revenue arrears.
- S. 37Section 37 protects the State Government and public servants from suits or criminal charges for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 38Section 38 empowers the State Government to create rules for implementing the Act, with penalties for breaches.
- S. 39Section 39 repeals previous central and state laws on monuments in Rajasthan, except for actions completed before this Act's enactment.