Section 21: Excavations in protected areas

Q: What does Section 21 of The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (TAMASRA) deal with?

Section 21 TAMASRA pertains to "Excavations in protected areas". It is part of the The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 21 of The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (TAMASRA) governs excavations in protected areas.

Q: Is Section 21 TAMASRA still in force?

Yes, Section 21 of the The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 21 TAMASRA?

धारा 21 TAMASRA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 21 of the The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. Section 21 of The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (TAMASRA) governs excavations in protected areas.

Q: What is Dhara 21 TAMASRA?

Dhara 21 TAMASRA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 21 of the The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 21 of The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (TAMASRA) governs excavations in protected areas.

Q: How to cite Section 21 of The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958?

Cite as: "Section 21, The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (TAMASRA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, 1958, § 21 (India).

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An archaeological officer or an officer authorized by him in this behalf or any person holding a licence granted in this behalf under this Act (hereinafter referred to as the licensee) may, after giving notice in writing to the Collector and the owner, enter upon and make excavations in any protected area.