The U. P. ANCIENT AND HISTORICAL MONUMENTS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AND REMAINS PRESERVATION ACT, 19561 U. P. ACT No. VII OF
uttarakhand · 1957
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- S. 1For Statement of objects and reasons, see U
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms for the preservation of ancient monuments and archaeological sites in Uttarakhand.
- S. 3Section 3 allows the Central Government to declare ancient monuments protected and publish notifications for public objection review.
- S. 4Any action taken or purported to be taken including any declaration, appointment
- S. 5Section 5 allows the Collector, with Central Government approval, to propose agreements with owners for preserving protected monuments, detailing maintenance, custody, and restrictions.
- S. 6Section 6 allows legal representatives or village officers to enforce preservation agreements for protected monuments on behalf of owners.
- S. 7Section 7 empowers the Collector to prohibit or authorize actions to preserve monuments and recover costs from owners.
- S. 8Section 8 binds purchasers or claimants of monuments sold for revenue arrears to honor prior preservation agreements.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the Collector to sue or apply for endowment funds to repair a protected monument if the owner refuses to enter a preservation agreement.
- S. 10Section 10 empowers the Central Government to acquire protected monuments and regulate mining near them to prevent damage.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates the Commissioner to maintain and inspect protected monuments, with access to them for necessary maintenance.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the Commissioner to accept voluntary contributions for maintaining protected monuments and manage the funds accordingly.
- S. 13Section 13 ensures government-maintained places of worship are used appropriately and protected from desecration.
- S. 14Section 14 allows the Commissioner to relinquish rights or guardianship of a monument with Central Government's approval.
- S. 15Section 15 grants public access to government-maintained monuments and allows fines for breaches.
- S. 16Section 16 penalizes destruction or damage of protected monuments with fines or imprisonment.
- S. 17Section 17 empowers the Central Government to restrict or prohibit the movement of antiquities to prevent their detriment to India or neighboring countries.
- S. 18Section 18 prohibits the movement of certain sculptures and objects without government permission and outlines penalties and compensation for losses.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the Central Government to compulsorily purchase endangered notified objects at market value, except religious images or personal family items.
- S. 20Section 20 and 20-A of the Act authorize the Central Government to regulate archaeological excavations in protected areas and allow licensed officials to conduct them.
- S. 21Section 21 determines the method for determining market value and compensation for government purchases of ancient monuments under the Act, referencing the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
- S. 22A magistrate of the third class shall not have jurisdiction to try any person charged with an offence against this Act
- S. 23(1) The Central Government may make rules for carrying out any of the purposes of this Act
- S. 24Section 24 protects public servants from suits or criminal proceedings for actions taken in good faith under the Act.