The Andhra Pradesh Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960
The Andhra Pradesh Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960
The Andhra Pradesh Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960 provides a legal framework for preserving and protecting historical heritage within Andhra Pradesh. It empowers the state government to declare ancient monuments and archaeological areas as protected sites, acquire endangered historical properties, and enter into maintenance agreements with property owners. The law applies to private landowners, custodians, local authorities, and general citizens across the state. By regulating modifications, preventing destruction, and securing proper maintenance of historical landmarks, this legislation safeguards the region’s rich cultural identity and historical legacy for future generations.
Chapter I PRELIMINARY →
- 1Short title, extent and commencement -(1) This Act may be called the
- 2Definitions -In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
- 3Certain ancient monuments, etc., deemed to be protected monuments or areas
- 4Power of Government to declare ancient monuments etc., to be protected monument and areas
- 5Acquisition of rights in a protected monument- (1) The Director may,
- 6Preservation of protected monument by agreement
- 7Persons competent to exercise powers of owner under section 6, in
- 8Application of endowment to repair a protected monument -(1) If any
- 9Failure or refusal to enter into an agreement-(1) If any owner or other
- 10Power to make order prohibiting contravention of agreement under
- 11Enforcement of agreements -(1) If an owner or other person who is
- 12Government whose decision shall be final.
- 13Acquisition of protected monument -If the Government apprehend
- 14Act 1 of 1894),] as if the maintenance of the protected monument were a public purpose within the meaning of that Act.
- 15Voluntary contributions -The Director may receive voluntary
- 16Provided that no contribution received under this section shall be applied to any purpose other than the purpose for which it was contributed.
- 17Relinquishment of Government rights in a monuments -With the
- 18Right of access to protected monuments
- 19Restrictions on enjoyment of property rights in protected areas -
- 20Power to acquire a protected area -If the Government are of opinion
- 21Excavations in protected areas -Subject to the provisions of section
- 22Excavations in areas other than protected areas -Subject to the
- 23Compulsory purchase of antiquities etc., discovered during excavation operations
- 24Excavation etc., for archaeological purposes -Subject to the
- 25Power of Government to control moving of antiquities - (1) If the
- 26Purchase of antiquities by Government
- 27Compensation for loss or damage -Any owner or occupier of land who
- 28Government for such loss, damage or diminution of profits.
- 29Delegation of powers -The Government may, by notification in the
- 30Government as may be specified in the direction.
- 31Jurisdiction to try offences -No Court inferior to that of a magistrate
- 32Certain offences to be cognizable -Notwithstanding anything in the
- 33Special provision regarding fine -Notwithstanding anything in
- 34Recovery of amounts due to the Government -Any amount due to
- 35Ancient monuments etc., no longer requiring protection -If the
- 36Power to correct mistakes, etc
- 37Protection of action taken under the Act
- 38Power to make rules -(1) The Government may, by notification in the
- 39Repeals -(1) The Hyderabad Ancient Monuments Preservation Act