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Bare Act

Ancient Monuments and Archeological Sites and Remains Act, Gujarat.Year 1965

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This law protects the historical heritage of Gujarat by regulating ancient monuments and archaeological sites that are at least one hundred years old. It applies to the entire state and empowers the government to officially designate specific structures, ruins, and artifacts as protected areas. The Act ensures these sites are preserved through maintenance, fencing, and proper access, preventing their destruction or neglect. By safeguarding these cultural treasures, the legislation helps maintain the state's history and artistic legacy for future generations.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II PROTECTED MONUMENTS →

  1. 3Certain ancient and historical monuments deemed to be protected monuments.
  2. 4Power of State Government to declare ancient and historical monuments to be protected monuments.
  3. 5Acquisition of rights in a protected monument.
  4. 6Preservation of protected monument by agreement.
  5. 7Owners under disability or not in possession.
  6. 8Application of endowment to repair a protected monument.
  7. 9Failure or refusal to enter into an agreement.
  8. 10Power to make order prohibiting contravention of agreement under section 6.
  9. 11Enforcement of agreements.
  10. 12Purchase at certain sales and persons claiming through owner bound by instrument executed by owner.
  11. 13Acquisition of protected monuments.
  12. 14Maintenance of certain monuments.
  13. 15Voluntary contributions.
  14. 16Protection of place of worship from misuse, pollution or desecration.
  15. 16APower of State Government to transfer protected monuments of local importance to local authorities.
  16. 17Preservation of amenities of protected monuments.
  17. 18Relinquishment of Government rights in a monument.
  18. 19Right of access to protected monuments.

Chapter III PROTECTED AREAS →

  1. 20Power of State Government to declare archaeological sites and remains to be protected areas.
  2. 21Restrictions on enjoyment of property rights in protected areas.
  3. 22Power to acquire a protected area.

Chapter IV PROTECTION OF ANTIQUITIES →

  1. 23Power of State Government to control moving of antiquities.
  2. 24Purchase of antiquities by State Government.

Chapter V PRINCIPLES OF COMPENSATION →

  1. 25Compensation for loss or damage.
  2. 26Assessment of market value or compensation.
  3. 27Special provision as to compensation under section 17.

Chapter VI MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 28State Advisory Board.
  2. 29Delegation of powers.
  3. 30Power to issue directions.
  4. 31Penalties.
  5. 32Jurisdiction to try offences.
  6. 33Certain offences to be cognizable.
  7. 34Special provision regarding fine.
  8. 35Recovery of amounts due to Government.
  9. 36Monuments and sites which have ceased to be protected monuments and protected areas.
  10. 37Power to correct mistakes, etc.
  11. 38Protection of action taken under this Act.
  12. 39Power to make rules.
  13. 40Application of certain other laws not barred.
  14. 41Repeal and saving.
  15. 42Act not applicable to ancient monuments etc. of national importance.

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