Section 20L
Power of Central Government to issue directions to Authority.
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[20L. Power of Central Government to issue directions to Authority.--(1) Without prejudice
to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the Authority shall, in exercise of its powers or the discharge
of its functions under this Act, be bound by such directions on question of policy, other than those
relating to technical and administrative matters, as the Central Government may give in writing to it
from time to time:
Provided that the Authority shall, as far as practicable, be given an opportunity to express its views before any direction is given under this sub-section.
(2) The decision of the Central Government, whether a question is one of policy or not, shall be final.]
Provided that the Authority shall, as far as practicable, be given an opportunity to express its views before any direction is given under this sub-section.
(2) The decision of the Central Government, whether a question is one of policy or not, shall be final.]
Notes
1. Ins. by Act 10 of 2010, s. 7 (w.e.f. 16-6-1992).