2.25 Declaration of regulated area in respect of every protected monument: 2.25.1 Bare Act Provision: 1[20B. Declaration of regulated area in respect of every protected monument.―Every area, beginning at the limit of prohibited area in respect of every ancient monument and archaeological site and remains, declared as of national importance under sections 3 and 4 […]
AMASRA: 2.24 Section 20A. Declaration of prohibited area and carrying out public work or other works in prohibited area.
2.24. Declaration of prohibited area and carrying out public work or other works in prohibited area: Bare Act Provision: 1[PROHIBITED AND REGULATED AREAS 20A. Declaration of prohibited area and carrying out public work or other works in prohibited area.―Every area, beginning at the limit of the protected area or the protected monument, as the case […]
AMASRA: 2.23 Section 20. Power to acquire a protected area.
2.23 Power to acquire a protected area: 2.23.1 Bare Act Provision: 20. Power to acquire a protected area.―If the Central Government is of opinion that any protected area contains an ancient monument or antiquities of national interest and value, it may acquire such area under the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (1 of […]
Administrative Flexibility: Empowering Efficient Governance
Administrative flexibility refers to the ability of public officials to interpret and apply laws in a way that suits specific circumstances, especially when rigid rules may lead to impractical outcomes.
AMASRA: 2.22 Section 19. Restrictions on enjoyment of property rights in protected areas.
2.22 Restrictions on enjoyment of property rights in protected areas: 2.22.1 Bare Act Provision: PROTECTED AREAS 19. Restrictions on enjoyment of property rights in protected areas.―(1) No person, including the owner or occupier of a protected area, shall construct any building within the protected area or carry on any mining, quarrying, excavating, blasting or any […]
Administrative Finality: Ensuring Closure in Governance
The Bharatiya Constitution does not explicitly mention administrative finality but supports it indirectly through provisions like Article 32 and Article 226, which allow judicial review of administrative actions.
AMASRA: 2.21 Section 18. Right of access to protected monuments.
Image credit: https://x.com/GemsOfINDOLOGY 2.21. Right of access to protected monuments: 2.21.1 Bare Act Provision: 18. Right of access to protected monuments.―Subject to any rules made under this Act, the public shall have a right of access to any protected monument. 2.21.2 Interpretation: Section 18 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 […]
Administrative Discretion: Balancing Power and Accountability
Understanding administrative discretion is essential to navigate the Bharatiya legal system, as it impacts policy implementation, justice delivery, and public administration.
Administrative Delegation: A Key to Efficient Governance
Administrative delegation refers to the process where a superior authority, such as a government ministry or department, assigns specific powers or functions to subordinate officials or agencies.
AMASRA: 2.19 Section 16. Protection of place of worship from misuse, pollution or desecration.
2.19. Section 16: 1.19.1 Bare Act Provision: 16. Protection of place of worship from misuse, pollution or desecration.―(1) A protected monument maintained by the Central Government under this Act which is a place of worship or shrine shall not be used for any purpose inconsistent with its character. (2) Where the Central Government has acquired […]