Section 25
Power of Central Government to control moving of antiquities.
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) If the Central
Government considers that any antiquities or class of antiquities ought not to be moved from the place
where they are without the sanction of the Central Government, the Central Government may, by
notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any such antiquity or any class of such antiquities shall
not be moved except with the written permission of the Director-General.
(2) Every application for permission under sub-section (1) shall be in such form and contain such particulars as may be prescribed.
(3) Any person aggrieved by an order refusing permission may appeal to the Central Government whose decision shall be final.
(2) Every application for permission under sub-section (1) shall be in such form and contain such particulars as may be prescribed.
(3) Any person aggrieved by an order refusing permission may appeal to the Central Government whose decision shall be final.