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The Manipur Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological sites and Remains (Second Amendment) Act, 1996

The Manipur Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Second Amendment) Act, 1996 modifies the state's historical preservation law by expanding the criteria for protected heritage. Specifically, it lowers the minimum age requirement for a structure, site, or monument to qualify as ancient or historically significant from one hundred years to seventy-five years. Applying across the entire state of Manipur, this change brings a wider array of cultural and historical landmarks under government protection. It matters because it allows relatively more recent historical sites to be legally safeguarded, conserved, and regulated against destruction or unauthorized alteration, ensuring the preservation of local heritage.

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