Bare Act

The Chalukya's Heritage Area Management Authority Act, 2017

This Act establishes the Chalukya's Heritage Area Management Authority to protect, conserve, and sustainably develop the historic Chalukyan heritage region covering Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal in Karnataka. It applies to individuals, local governments, businesses, and public agencies planning any construction, infrastructure work, or land development within the designated core, buffer, and peripheral heritage zones. The law mandates prior permission from the Authority before undertaking any development and empowers the body to remove unauthorized structures and enforce security. This legislation matters because it preserves invaluable ancient monuments, natural surroundings, and archaeological treasures from unplanned urbanization, ensuring long-term conservation of India's cultural legacy.

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