Protected monuments
Section 3 of the Assam Ancient Monuments and Records Act, 1959 deals with protected monuments. The State Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, declare an ancient monument to be a protected monument within the meaning of this Act.
(1) The State Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, declare an ancient monument to be a protected monument within the meaning of this Act.
(2) A copy of every notification published under sub-section (1) shall be fixed up in a conspicuous place on or near the monument, together with an intimation that any objections to the issue of the notification received by the State Government within one month from the date when it is so fixed up will be taken into consideration.
(3) On the expiry of the said period of one month, the State Government, after considering the objection, if any, shall confirm or withdraw the notification.
(4) A notification published under this Act shall, unless and until it is withdrawn, be conclusive evidence of the fact that the monument to which it relates is an ancient monument within the meaning of this Act.
Section 3, The Assam Ancient Monuments and Records Act, 1959 (Act 25 of 1959).
Questions about Section 3
What does Section 3 of the Assam Ancient Monuments and Records Act deal with?
Section 3 of the Assam Ancient Monuments and Records Act is headed "Protected monuments". The State Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, declare an ancient monument to be a protected monument within the meaning of this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Assam Ancient Monuments and Records Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Assam Ancient Monuments and Records Act 3, section 3 Assam Ancient Monuments and Records Act, section 3 of the Assam Ancient Monuments and Records Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was the Assam Ancient Monuments and Records Act enacted?
Assam Ancient Monuments and Records Act was enacted in 1959 as Act 25 of 1959. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 5. Preservation of ancient monument by Agreement476 words
- 2. Definition276 words
- 15. Protection of place of worship from misuse, pollution or desecration179 words
- 4. Acquisition of right in or guardianship of an ancient monument167 words
- 7. Application of endowment to repair a protected monument164 words
- 8. Failure or refusal to enter into an agreement158 words
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