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The Goa Ancient and Historical Records, Acquisition and Preservation Act, 2023

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This law governs the management and protection of ancient and historical records related to Goa, including manuscripts, photographs, and microfilms from both the Portuguese era and after independence. It applies to government departments, private institutions, and individuals who possess such materials. The Act empowers the government to acquire, preserve, and digitize these records to ensure their long-term security and accessibility. By regulating how records are stored, accessed, and disposed of, the law aims to safeguard Goa’s cultural heritage and academic history for future generations while preventing the unauthorized removal of important documents from the state.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Power of the Government to coordinate, regulate and supervise operations connected with administration, management, etc., of historical records
  4. 4. Prohibition against taking of ancient and historical records out of State
  5. 5. Archivist
  6. 6. Responsibilities of Archivist
  7. 7. Archivist to take appropriate action in the event of unauthorized removal, destruction, etc., of ancient and historical records in his custody
  8. 8. Destruction or disposal of historical records
  9. 9. Penalty for contraventions
  10. 10. Receipt of records from private sources
  11. 11. Access to ancient and historical records
  12. 12. Ancient and Historical Records Survey Committee
  13. 13. Functions of the Committee
  14. 14. Power of the Director to lay down norms and standards for training in Manuscriptology and Paleography
  15. 15. Protection of action taken in good faith
  16. 16. Power to make rules
  17. 17. Power to remove difficulty
  18. 18. Repeal and saving

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