Section 20A
Power to enter upon and make excavations in a protected area.
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.
(1) Any officer of the
Archeological Department or any person holding a licence under section 20B may, with the
written permission of the Collector enter upon and make excavations in any, protected area.
(2) Where, in the exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (1), the rights of any person are infringed by the occupation or disturbance of the surface of any land, 1[the Central Government] shall pay to that person compensation for the infringement.
(2) Where, in the exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (1), the rights of any person are infringed by the occupation or disturbance of the surface of any land, 1[the Central Government] shall pay to that person compensation for the infringement.
Notes
1. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "the Govt.".