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The 1[Karnataka] Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archeological Sites and Remains Act, 1961

The 1[Karnataka] Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archeological Sites and Remains Act, 1961

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This law protects ancient buildings, ruins, and artifacts in Karnataka that are at least 100 years old. It applies to the entire state and gives the government the power to declare specific sites and monuments as protected. The main goal is to preserve these historical and artistic treasures for future generations by preventing damage, allowing for their maintenance and inspection, and regulating the ownership and management of these important cultural heritage sites.

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  1. 1. THE KARNATAKA ANCIENT AND HISTORICAL MONUMENTS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AND REMAINS ACT, 1961.
  2. 2. Act has come into force w.e.f. 15.08.1966 by notification No. ED 16 SAR 64 dated 8.8.66.
  3. 3. Ancient and historical monuments and archeological sites and remains
  4. 4. Power of Government to declare ancient monuments to be protected monuments
  5. 5. Acquisition of rights in a protected monument.
  6. 6. Preservation of protected monument by agreement.
  7. 7. Owners under disability or not in possession.
  8. 8. Application of endowment to repair a protected monument.
  9. 9. Failure or refusal to enter into an agreement.
  10. 10. Power to make order prohibiting contravention of agreement under section
  11. 11. Enforcement of agreements.
  12. 12. Purchasers at certain sales and persons claiming through owner bound by instrument executed by owner
  13. 13. Acquisition of protected monument.
  14. 14. Maintenance of certain protected monuments.
  15. 15. Voluntary contributions.
  16. 16. Protection of place of worship from misuse, pollution or desecration.
  17. 17. Relinquishment of Government rights in a monument.
  18. 18. Right of access to protected monuments.
  19. 19. Power of Government to declare archeological site and remains to be protected area
  20. 20. Restrictions on enjoyment of property rights in protected areas.
  21. 21. Power to acquire a protected area.
  22. 22. Power of Government to control moving of antiquities.
  23. 23. Purchase of antiquities by Government.
  24. 24. Compensation for loss or damage.
  25. 25. Assessment of market value or compensation.
  26. 26. Penalties
  27. 27. Jurisdiction to try offences.
  28. 28. Certain offences to be cognizable.
  29. 29. Recovery of amounts due to the Government.
  30. 30. Protection of action taken under the Act.
  31. 31. Power to make rules.
  32. 32. Repeal and savings.
  33. 33. Act in addition to and not in derogation of Central Act 24 of 1958.

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