Section 3
Certain ancient monuments, etc., deemed to be of national importance.
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.
All ancient and
historical monuments and all archaeological sites and remains which have been declared by
the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Declaration of
National Importance) Act, 1951 (71 of 1951), or by section 126 of the States Reorganisation
Act, 1956 (37 of 1956), to be of national importance shall be deemed to be ancient and historical
monuments or archaeological sites and remains declared to be of national importance for the purposes
of this Act.