The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act

Power of Central Government to notify areas as protected

Power to enter upon and make excavations in a protected area

Power of Central Government to make rules regulating Archaeological excavation in protected areas

Power to acquire a protected area


Archaeological Excavation


(1) Any officer of the
Archeological Department or any person holding a licence under section 20B may, with the
written permission of the Collector enter upon and make excavations in any, protected area.

(2) Where, in the exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (1), the rights of any person are
infringed by the occupation or disturbance of the surface of any land, 1[the Central Government] shall pay to
that person compensation for the infringement.

LAWGIST

# 20A Power to enter upon and make excavations in a protected area