Section 14
Relinquishment of Government rights in a monument.
The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904
About this Act
An Act to provide for the preservation of Ancient Monuments and of objects of archaeological, historical, or artistic interest.
With the sanction of 1[the Central
Government], the Commissioner may--
(a) where rights have been acquired by 2[the Central Government] in respect of any monument under this Act by virtue of any sale, lease, gift or will, relinquish the rights so acquired to the person who would for the time being be the owner of the monument if such rights had not been acquired; or
(b) relinquish any guardianship of a monument which he has accepted under this Act.
(a) where rights have been acquired by 2[the Central Government] in respect of any monument under this Act by virtue of any sale, lease, gift or will, relinquish the rights so acquired to the person who would for the time being be the owner of the monument if such rights had not been acquired; or
(b) relinquish any guardianship of a monument which he has accepted under this Act.
Notes
1. Subs. by the A.O.1937, for "the L.G.".
2. Subs., ibid., for "Govt.".
2. Subs., ibid., for "Govt.".