Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
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The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 is an Indian law that provides for the protection, preservation, and regulation of nationally important historical monuments and archaeological sites.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 Context triple: [Archaeological Survey of India, legalBasis, Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958]
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A.
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 is a key UK law that provides for the protection, scheduling, and management of nationally important archaeological sites and historic monuments.
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B.
Historic Sites Act of 1935
The Historic Sites Act of 1935 is a U.S. federal law that established national policy for preserving historic sites and laid the foundation for the modern National Historic Landmarks and National Historic Preservation programs.
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C.
Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014
The Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 is Scottish legislation that established Historic Environment Scotland as the lead public body for caring for, promoting, and managing Scotland’s historic environment.
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D.
Archaeological Resources Protection Act
The Archaeological Resources Protection Act is a U.S. federal law that safeguards archaeological sites and artifacts on public and Indian lands by regulating excavation and prohibiting unauthorized removal or damage.
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E.
Antiquities Act of 1906
The Antiquities Act of 1906 is a U.S. federal law that authorizes presidents to swiftly protect significant natural, cultural, and historic sites by designating them as national monuments.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 Target entity description: The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 is an Indian law that provides for the protection, preservation, and regulation of nationally important historical monuments and archaeological sites.
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A.
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 is a key UK law that provides for the protection, scheduling, and management of nationally important archaeological sites and historic monuments.
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B.
Historic Sites Act of 1935
The Historic Sites Act of 1935 is a U.S. federal law that established national policy for preserving historic sites and laid the foundation for the modern National Historic Landmarks and National Historic Preservation programs.
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C.
Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014
The Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 is Scottish legislation that established Historic Environment Scotland as the lead public body for caring for, promoting, and managing Scotland’s historic environment.
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D.
Archaeological Resources Protection Act
The Archaeological Resources Protection Act is a U.S. federal law that safeguards archaeological sites and artifacts on public and Indian lands by regulating excavation and prohibiting unauthorized removal or damage.
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E.
Antiquities Act of 1906
The Antiquities Act of 1906 is a U.S. federal law that authorizes presidents to swiftly protect significant natural, cultural, and historic sites by designating them as national monuments.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Act of Parliament of India
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Indian legislation ⓘ |
| administeredBy |
Archaeological Survey of India
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Ministry of Culture, Government of India ⓘ |
| amendedBy | Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010 ⓘ |
| appliesTo | whole of India ⓘ |
| basisFor | declaration of centrally protected monuments ⓘ |
| category | heritage law of India ⓘ |
| contains |
penal provisions for damage to protected monuments
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provisions for compulsory acquisition ⓘ provisions for entry and inspection ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| defines |
ancient monument
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antiquity ⓘ archaeological site and remains ⓘ protected area ⓘ protected monument ⓘ |
| enactedBy | Parliament of India ⓘ |
| establishes | regulatory framework for construction near protected monuments ⓘ |
| languageOfText | English ⓘ |
| legalDomain | public law ⓘ |
| legalStatus | central law ⓘ |
| protects |
certain categories of antiquities
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nationally important ancient monuments ⓘ nationally important archaeological sites and remains ⓘ |
| providesFor |
acquisition of rights in a protected monument
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control of construction in protected areas ⓘ declaration of monuments as of national importance ⓘ maintenance of protected monuments ⓘ protection of antiquities ⓘ regulation of archaeological excavations ⓘ |
| purpose |
preservation of archaeological sites and remains
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protection of ancient monuments ⓘ regulation of archaeological excavations ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
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Archaeological Survey of India Act, 1958 ⓘ |
| scope | monuments and sites of national importance ⓘ |
| shortName | AMASR Act, 1958 ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
archaeology
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cultural heritage protection ⓘ heritage conservation ⓘ |
| yearEnacted | 1958 ⓘ |
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Subject: Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 Description of subject: The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 is an Indian law that provides for the protection, preservation, and regulation of nationally important historical monuments and archaeological sites.
Referenced by (10)
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Archaeological Survey of India
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legalBasis
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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
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Archaeological Survey of India
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legalBasis
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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1959
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linked to: Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
Monument of National Importance (India)
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legalBasis
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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
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Monument of National Importance (India)
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legalBasis
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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1959
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linked to: Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
Directorates of Archaeology
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usesLegalFramework
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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
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Directorates of Archaeology
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usesLegalFramework
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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1959
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linked to: Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
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relatedTo
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Archaeological Survey of India Act, 1958
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linked to: Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
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relatedTo
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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
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National Monuments Authority
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legalBasis
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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
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