Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960.

The Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960.

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Act ID:	196112
Act Number:	12
Enactment Date:	1961-02-27
Act Year:	1961
Short Title:	The Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960.
Ministry:	Ministry of Govt of Maharashtra
Department:	Tourism and Cultural Department
Type:	STATE
Location:	Maharashtra

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Show all section The Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960. PROTECTED MONUMENTS PROTECTED AREAS ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS PROTECTION OF ANTIQUITIES PRINCIPLES OF COMPENSATION MISCELLANEOUS


Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
Section 2. Definitions.
Section 3. Certain ancient and historical monuments deemed to be protected monuments.
Section 4. Power of State Government to declare ancient and historical monuments to be protected monuments.
Section 5. Acquisition of rights in a protected monument.
Section 6. Preservation of protected monument by agreement.
Section 7. Owners under disability or not in possession.
Section 8. Application of endowment to repair a protected monument.
Section 9. Failure or refusal to enter into an agreement.
Section 10. Power to make order prohibiting contravention of agreement under section 6.
Section 11. Enforcement of agreement.
Section 12. Purchasers at certain sales and persons claiming through owner bound by instrument executed by owner.
Section 13. Acquisition of protected monuments.
Section 14. Maintenance of certain monuments.
Section 15. Voluntary contributions.
Section 16. Protection of place of worship from misuse, pollution or desecration.
Section 17. Preservation of amenities of protected monuments.
Section 18. Relinquishment of Government rights in a monument.
Section 19. Rights of access to protected monuments.
Section 20. Power of State Government to declare archaeological sites and remains to be protected areas.
Section 21. Restrictions on enjoyment of property rights in protected areas.
Section 22. Power to acquire a protected area.
Section 23. Excavations in protected areas.
Section 24. Compulsory purchase of antiquities, etc., discovered during excavation operation.
Section 25. Power of State Government to control moving of antiquities.
Section 26. Purchase of antiquities by State Government.
Section 27. Compensation for loss or damage.
Section 28. Assessment of market value or compensations.
Section 29. Special provision as to compensation under section 17.
Section 30. State Advisory Board.
Section 31. Delegation of powers.
Section 32. Power to issue directions.
Section 33. Penalties.
Section 34. Jurisdiction to try offences.
Section 35. Certain offences to be cognizable.
Section 36. Special provision regarding fine.
Section 37. Recovery of amounts due to Government.
Section 38. Monuments and sites which have ceased to be protected monuments and protected areas.
Section 39. Power to correct mistakes etc.
Section 40. Protection of action taken under this Act.
Section 41. Power to make rules.
Section 42. Application of certain other laws not barred.
Section 43. Repeal and Saving.
Section 44. Act not applicable to ancient monuments, etc., of national importance.