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 33: Special provision regarding fine.
    Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898), it shall be lawful for any magistrate of the first class specially empowered by the State Government in this behalf and for any presidency magistrate to pass a sentence of fine exceeding two thousand rupees on any person convicted of an offence which under this Act is punishable with fine exceeding two thousand rupees.
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