Section 1
Short title, extent and commencement.
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
About this Act
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 sculptures, carvings and other like objects.
(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, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
1[(2) It extends to the whole of India.]
(3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Notes
1. Subs. by Act 52 of 1972, s. 33, for sub-section (2) (w.e.f. 5-4-1976).
2. 15th October, 1959, vide notification No. S. O. 2307, dated 15th October, 1959, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii).
2. 15th October, 1959, vide notification No. S. O. 2307, dated 15th October, 1959, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii).