The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and
Remains Act, 1958 : With Rules, Amendments, Notifications and Orders/compiled by
Alok Tripathi. Delhi, Sundeep Prakashan, 2007, xiv, 234 p., tables, ISBN 81-7574-183-X.
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and
Remains Act, 1958 : With Rules, Amendments, Notifications and Orders/compiled by
Alok Tripathi. Delhi, Sundeep Prakashan, 2007, xiv, 234 p., tables, ISBN 81-7574-183-X.
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. I. Introduction: II. Amended Act and Rules: 1. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological sites and Remains Act, 1958. 2. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1959. III. Notifications in the official gazette: List of notification: 1. Act. No. 24 of 1958. 2. S.O. 2306 - 15.10.1959. 3. S.O. 2307 - 15.10.1959. 4. S.O.3520 - 20.11.1966. 5. G.S.R. 663 - 1.5.1967. 6. S.O. 5002 - 13.12.1969...
"India is rich in cultural heritage. The ancient monuments and archaeological sites and Remains Act, 1958, is the principal act for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance and for the regulation of archaeological excavations, etc. in India. In the fast changing social and economical scenario and rising level of awareness it is necessary for archaeologists and administrators to understand the law in full.
Since its enactment in 1958, there have been several amendments. It was difficult to get original notifications and updated copies of the act and rules in any single library. It is the only publication where all notifications -- act, rules, amendments, orders, corrigendum are compiled with great accuracy.
Introduction also gives brief history of legislations dealing with cultural heritage in the country. Frequently asked questions would help students and common reader to understand various provisions of the act and rules.
Creation of prohibited and regulated area around protected monuments has also affected public living in and around ancient and historical monuments in cities, towns or even in remote villages.
This book would be of great use to archaeologists, historians, researchers, heritage managers, administrators, lawyers, architects, town planners, artists, film producers, even managers and public at large, who need to refer to them, for conducting their duties and activities in accordance with the law." (jacket)
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