Excavations in protected areas

Subject to the provisions of Section 24 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (Central Act 24 of 1958, an archaeological officer or an officer authorised by him in this behalf or any person holding a license granted in this behalf under this Act (hereafter in this Act referred to as the licenses) may; after giving notice in writing to the Director and the owner, enter upon and make excavations in any protected area.