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Bare Act

The Punjab Ancient And Historical Monuments And Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1964

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This law empowers the Punjab state government to preserve and protect ancient monuments, archaeological sites, and historic antiquities that are over one hundred years old and not under national control. It applies to property owners, occupiers, archaeological officers, excavators, and the general public across Punjab. The government can declare protected areas, acquire or manage historic properties, restrict unauthorized construction or excavation near sites, and regulate the movement or sale of antiquities. By safeguarding cultural heritage against damage, misuse, and unauthorized exploitation while ensuring public access and fair compensation for landowners, the law helps preserve Punjab's historical and artistic legacy for future generations.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Certain ancient and historical monuments etc deemed to be protected monuments or areas.
  4. 4. Power of Government to declare ancient monuments etc, to be protected monuments and areas.
  5. 5. Acquisition of rights in a protected monument.
  6. 6. Preservation of protected monument by agreement.
  7. 7. Persons competent to exercise powers of owner under section 6 in respect of a protected monument, when owner is under disability or when it is a village property.
  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 6.
  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 monuments.
  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. Rights of access to protected monuments.
  19. 19. Restrictions on enjoyment of property rights in protected areas.
  20. 20. Power to acquire protected areas.
  21. 21. Excavations in protected areas.
  22. 22. Excavations in areas other than protected areas.
  23. 23. Compulsory purchase of antiquities etc., discovered during excavation operations.
  24. 24. Excavation, etc., for archaeological purposes.
  25. 25. Power of Government to control moving of antiquities.
  26. 26. Purchase of antiquities by Government.
  27. 27. PRINCIPLES OF COMPENSATION
  28. 28. Assessment of market value or compensation
  29. 29. Delegation.
  30. 30. Penalties.
  31. 31. Jurisdiction to try offences.
  32. 32. Certain offences to be cognizable.
  33. 33. Special provision regarding fine.
  34. 34. Recovery of amounts due to the Government.
  35. 35. Ancient monuments, etc. no longer requiring protection.
  36. 36. Power to correct mistake, etc.
  37. 37. Protection of action taken under the Act.
  38. 38. Power to make rules.
  39. 39. Repeal.

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