2.4 Construction of references to any law not in force in the State of Jammu and Kashmir: 2.4.1 Bare Act Text: 1[2A. Construction of references to any law not in force in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.―Any reference in this Act to any law which is not in force in the State of Jammu […]
AMASRA 2.3 Section 2. Definitions.
2.3 Section 2: Definitions: Let try to understand each definition given under Section 2 of the AMASR Act. These definitions are the guiding lamps for interpretation of the provisions of the said Act. In italics original bare Act definition is given, followed by the explanation. 2.3.1 Ancient Monument: 2. Definitions.―In this Act, unless the context […]
AMASRA 2.3 Section 2. Definitions.
2.3 Section 2: Definitions: Let try to understand each definition given under Section 2 of the AMASR Act. These definitions are the guiding lamps for interpretation of the provisions of the said Act. In italics original bare Act definition is given, followed by the explanation. 2.3.1 Ancient Monument: 2. Definitions.―In this Act, unless the context […]
AMASRA 2.2 Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement
2.2 Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement: 2.2.1 Bare Act Text: 1. Short title, extent and commencement.―(1) This Act may be called the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. 1[(2) It extends to the whole of India.] (3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, […]
AMASRA 2.1 Preamble
2.1 Preamble: 2.1.1 Bare Act Text: THE ANCIENT MONUMENTS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AND REMAINS ACT, 1958 ACT NO. 24 OF 19581 [28th August, 1958.] An Act to provide for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance, for the regulation of archaeological excavations and for the protection of […]
Chapter 2: Interpretation of Provisions
Enacted to protect and conserve monuments, sites, and antiquities deemed of national importance, the Act establishes a robust framework to shield Bharat’s heritage from neglect, destruction, and exploitation.
Chapter 2: Interpretation of Provisions
Enacted to protect and conserve monuments, sites, and antiquities deemed of national importance, the Act establishes a robust framework to shield Bharat’s heritage from neglect, destruction, and exploitation.
1.2 Rationale for the law: post-independence concerns about heritage protection
One prominent example is the Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha, a 12th-century Hindu temple and a centrally protected monument. In recent years, the Odisha government undertook the ₹800 crore Shree Mandir Parikrama Project
1.1 Historical context of the AMASR Act, 1958
The passage of the AMASR Act was widely welcomed as a progressive milestone, but over the decades, its limitations have become apparent. Major challenges have emerged in three interrelated domains.
Chapter 1: Introduction and Legislative Background
India’s ancient temples, stupas, viharas, gurudwaras, and sacred sites form an intricate tapestry that chronicles the spiritual, architectural, and artistic legacy of its civilisation. These monuments, ranging from the sprawling complex of the Brihadeeswara Temple to the serene relics of Sanchi Stupa and the sacred precincts of Hemkund Sahib, are more than structures: they are […]