Section 20
Power to acquire a protected area.
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.
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 1894), as if the
acquisition were for a public purpose within the meaning of that Act.