Excavations in areas other than protected areas

Subject to the provisions of section 24 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (24 of 1958), where an archeaological officer has reason to believe that any area, not being a protected area, contains ruins or relics of historical or archeaological importance, he or an officer authorised by him in this behalf may, after giving notice in writing to the Director and the owner, enter upon and make excavations in the area.