Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

AMASRA: 2.54 Section 31. Jurisdiction to try offences.

2.54 Section 31 2.54.1 Bare Act Provision: 31. Jurisdiction to try offences.―No court inferior to that of a presidency magistrate or a magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act. 2.54.2 Interpretation Section 31 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, specifies the courts authorized to try […]

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

AMASRA: 2.49 Section 29. Delegation of powers.

2.49 Delegation of powers 2.49.1 Bare Act Provision: MISCELLANEOUS 29. Delegation of powers.―The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any powers conferred on it by or under this Act shall, subject to such conditions as may be specified in the direction, be exercisable also by― (a) such officer or authority […]

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

AMASRA: 2.48 Section 28. Assessment of market value or compensation.

2.48 Assessment of market value or compensation 2.48.1 Bare Act Provision: 28. Assessment of market value or compensation.―(1) The market value of any property which the Central Government is empowered to purchase at such value under this Act or the compensation to be paid by the Central Government in respect of anything done under this […]

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

AMASRA: 2.47 Section 27. Compensation for loss or damage.

2.47 Compensation for loss or damage 2.47.1 Bare Act Provision: PRINCIPLES OF COMPENSATION 27. Compensation for loss or damage.―Any owner or occupier of land who has sustained any loss or damage or any diminution of profits from the land by reason of any entry on, or excavations in, such land or the exercise of any […]

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

AMASRA: 2.45 Section 25. Power of Central Government to control moving of antiquities.

2.45 Power of Central Government to control moving of antiquities 2.45.1 Bare Act Provision: PROTECTION OF ANTIQUITIES 25. Power of Central Government to control moving of antiquities.―(1) If the Central Government considers that any antiquities or class of antiquities ought not to be moved from the place where they are without the sanction of the […]

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

AMASRA: 2.41 Section 21. Excavations in protected areas.

2.41 Excavations in protected areas: 2.41.1 Bare Act Provision: ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS 21. Excavations in protected areas.―An archaeological officer or an officer authorised by him in this behalf or any person holding a licence granted in this behalf under this Act (hereinafter referred to as the licensee) may, after giving notice in writing to the Collector […]

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

AMASRA: 2.40 Section 20Q. Power to call for information.

2.40 Power to call for information 2.40.1 Bare Act Provision: 20Q. Power to call for information.―Where the Central Government considers it expedient so to do, it may, by order in writing call upon the Authority or the competent authority, as the case may be, to furnish in writing such information, in such form and manner […]

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

AMASRA: 2.38 Section 20-O. Bar of jurisdiction of civil court.

2.38 Bar of jurisdiction of civil court 2.38.1 Bare Act Provision: 20-O. Bar of jurisdiction of civil court.―No civil court shall have jurisdiction in respect of any matter which the Authority is empowered by or under this Act to determine and no injunction shall be granted by any court or other authority in respect of […]

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

AMASRA: 2.37 Section 20N. Power of Central Government to supersede Authority.

2.37 Power of Central Government to supersede Authority: 2.37.1 Bare Act Provision: 20N. Power of Central Government to supersede Authority.―(1) If, at any time the Central Government is of the opinion,― (a) that, on account of circumstances beyond the control of the Authority, it is unable to discharge the functions or perform the duties imposed […]

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