Section 20M
Power of Central Government to issue directions to competent 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[20M. Power of Central Government to issue directions to competent authority.--Without
prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the competent authority shall, in exercise of its
powers or the discharge of its functions under this Act, be bound by such directions, as the Central
Government may give in writing to it from time to time.]
Notes
1. Ins. by Act 10 of 2010, s. 7 (w.e.f. 16-6-1992).