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Pradeep Kumar

10/02/21 11:05 AM IST

Preservation of Historical Monuments

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There are 3693 monuments of national importance under protection of Archaeological Survey of India

Highlights
  • The encroachment in the premises of the protected monuments/area are removed as per the provisions contained in the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 and Rules framed thereunder.
  • The Archaeological Survey of India has a list of 24 monuments which remain untraceable. 
  • The Archaeological Survey of India has made efforts to locate/identify the untraceable monuments through field offices based on inspection, old records, revenue maps and published reports.
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (or AMASR Act)
  • It is an act of parliament of the government of India that provides 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. It was passed in 1958.
  • The Archaeological Survey of India functions under the provisions of this act.
  • The rules stipulate that area in the vicinity of the monument, within 100 metres is prohibited area. The area within 200 meters of the monument is regulated category. Any repair or modifications of buildings in this area requires prior permission.
Source: PIB

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