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If the Government are of opinion that any protected area contains an ancient monument or antiquities of regionaI interest and value they, may acquire such area, under the provisions of 14the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (Central Act I of 1894) as if the acquisition were for a public purpose within the meaning of that Act. ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION.