The Odisha Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1956
The Odisha Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1956
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This law protects ancient structures, sites, and artifacts of historical or artistic value throughout the state. It empowers the government to officially declare these monuments as protected, allowing officials to take control over their maintenance, repair, and even acquisition if necessary. By regulating excavation and ensuring proper care, the Act safeguards Odisha's rich cultural heritage for future generations, preventing the destruction or neglect of significant historical landmarks.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Protected monuments
- 4. Acquisition of right in or guardianship of an ancient monument
- 5. Power of Collector to make agreement with owner of preserved monuments
- 6. Owner under disability or not in possession
- 7. Enforcement of agreement
- 8. Purchasers at certain sales and persons claiming through owner bound by instrument executed by owner
- 9. Application of endowment to repair of an ancient monument
- 10. Compulsory purchase of ancient monument
- 11. Maintenance of certain protected monument
- 12. Voluntary contributions
- 13. Protection of place of worship from misuse, pollution or desecration
- 14. Relinquishment of Government rights in a monument
- 15. Right or access to certain protected monuments
- 16. Penalties
- 17. Power of State Government to control moving of sculptures
- 18. Purchase of sculptures, carvings or like objects by the State Government
- 19. Power of State Government to notify areas as protected
- 20. Power to enter upon and make excavations in a protected area
- 21. Power of State Government to make rules regulating archaeological excavation in protected areas
- 22. Power to acquire protected area
- 23. Assessment of market value or compensation
- 24. Jurisdiction
- 25. Power to make rules
- 26. Protection to public servants acting under the Act
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