Act Number: 24

Act Name: The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

Year: 1958

Enactment Date: 1958-08-28

Long Title: 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.

Ministry: Ministry of Culture

Department:

Section 31: Jurisdiction to try offences.
    No court inferior to that of a presidency magistrate or a magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act.
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