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K.Guruprasad Rao Vs. State of Karnataka and ors.

Court : Supreme Court of India

..... for achieving this object, parliament enacted the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains act, 1958 (for short, the 1958 act), the preamble of which reads thus: an act to provide 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 the sculptures, carvings and other like objects. 18. ..... (4) a notification published under sub-section (3) shall, unless and until it is withdrawn, be conclusive evidence of the fact that the ancient monument or archaeological site and remains to which it relates is of national importance for the purposes of this act.38. ..... power of central government to declare ancient monument, etc. ..... therefore, grama sabha functioning under the forest rights act read with section 4(d) of pesa act has an obligation to safeguard and preserve the traditions and customs of the sts and other forest dwellers, their cultural identity, community resources etc. ..... the statement of objects and reasons contained in the bill which led to enactment of the karnataka act reads as under: statement of objects and reasons (karnataka act no.7 of 1962) karnataka gazette, extraordinary, dated 1-11-1959 in the new state of mysore, the following acts relating to protection and preservation of ancient monuments, etc. .....

Siraj Ahmed A. Buddashet Vs. State of Goa and anr.

Court : Mumbai

Reported in : 2001(3)ALLMR218; 2001(2)BomCR554

..... sections 19 and 20 of the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains act, 1958 (hereinafter called 'the act') deals with protected areas. ..... chapter iii of the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains rules (hereinafter called 'the said rules'), deals with construction and other operations in protected areas. ..... construct any building within the protected area or carry on any mining, quarrying, excavating, blasting or any operation of a like nature in such area, or utilise such area or any part thereof in any other manner without the permission of the central government :provided that nothing in this sub-section shall be deemed to prohibit the use of any such area or part thereof for purposes of cultivation if such cultivation does not involve the digging of not more than one ..... near or adjoining protected monuments to be prohibited and regulated areas respectively, for the purpose of both mining operations and construction.9. ..... the matter pertains to protected monuments and, as such, n.o.c. ..... learned advocate for the petitioner drew our attention to regulation 26 of the planning and development authority (development plan) regulations, 1989, framed under section 141 of the goa, daman and diu town and country planning act, 1974, but the learned government advocate pointed out that the said regulations are not applicable to the acquired lands, since the acquired lands do not fall in the planning area. ..... permission required for construction etc. .....

Government Approved Tourist Guide Association and Approved Guide Assoc ...

Court : Allahabad

Reported in : 2009(2)AWC2050

..... dated 21st january, 2003 is quoted below:notification in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section 29(a) of the ancient monuments and archaeological sites & remains act, 1958 the central government hereby appoints the additional director general, (department of tourism), ministry of tourism as the ''statutory authority' under the act for framing and issuing guidelines, for issuance of guide licenses, approval and registration of qualified persons selected through due process by a committee constituted for the purpose to operate in the protected monuments of national importance.15. ..... has enacted the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains act, 1958 to provide 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. ..... to be working for several years and taking tourists to various monuments in delhi, rajasthan, varanasi, khajuraho etc. ..... state level guides would be endorsed by the respective state archaeological departments etc. ..... of clause 9 also contemplates that state government would also be requested to extend similar endorsement on the identity cards of the regional level guides for coverage of the state monuments etc. ..... also be requested to extend similar endorsement on the identity cards of the regional level guides for coverage of the state monuments etc. ..... ancient monuments, etc .....

Rajam Chemicals Vs. Chairman Tangedco

Court : Chennai

..... any public work or public project before the commencement of this act; (c) no claim or challenge shall be made in or entertained by any court, tribunal or other authority solely on the ground that the central government or the director general did not take into consideration any of the provisions of the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains act, 1958 (24 of 1958), as amended by the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains (amendment and validation) act, 2010, in granting any permission or licence for the purpose of carrying out any mining or repair, renovation or construction work in a prohibited area or a regulated area ..... construct any building within the protected area or carry on any mining, quarrying, excavating, blasting or any operation of a like nature in such area, or utilise such area or any part thereof in any other manner without the permission of the central government: provided that nothing in this sub-section shall be deemed to prohibit the use of any such area or part thereof for purposes of cultivation if such cultivation does not involve the digging of not more than one ..... these provisions are applicable to all the individuals/agencies/government departments and autonomous bodies/companies/corporations etc. ..... validation of action taken, etc. .....

Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad and ors. Vs. Gopi Bai and ors.

Court : Andhra Pradesh

Reported in : 2004(2)ALD445; 2004(2)ALT773

..... section 3 of the 1958 act declares that all ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains which have been declared by the ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains (declaration of national importance) act, 1951 or by section 126 of the states reorganisation act, 1956 to be of national importance shall be deemed to be ancient and historical monuments or archaeological sites and remains declared to be of national importance for the purpose of this act. ..... the very object of passing 1958 act is to provide 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. ..... the act of 1959 purports to be a self-contained law at the centre which will apply exclusively to ancient monuments etc. ..... this act was to be enacted to clarify the legal position that the central government regulates exclusively the ancient monuments etc. ..... the learned single judge of this court adverting to rules 31 and 32 of 1959 rules came to the conclusion that a declaration of prohibited and regulated area is required to be given in respect of each individual monument and that there cannot be any general declaration in respect of the monuments for the obvious reason that all the monuments are not identical in size, design, area etc. .....

B.P. Sharma Vs. Union of India (Uoi) and ors.

Court : Supreme Court of India

Reported in : AIR2003SC3863; JT2003(7)SC159; 2003(6)SCALE498; (2003)7SCC309; 2004(1)SLJ331(SC)

..... the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains act, 1958 (24 of 1958) was enacted to provide for 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 objects of ..... if any, permitted to be used for that purpose; or(d) hawk or sell any goods or wares or canvass any custom for such goods or wares or display any advertisement in any form or show a visitor round for monetary consideration except under the authority of, or under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by an archaeological officer; or(e) beg for alms; or(f) violate any practice, usage or custom applicable to or observed in the monument; or(g) bring, for any purpose other than the maintenance of the monument (i) any animal, or(ii) any vehicle ..... of the above provisions, it is sought to be explained on behalf of the respondents that by statutory rules framed under the provisions of the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains act, 1958, the profession of such persons who may take the visitors around for monetary consideration can be regulated by laying down conditions of a licence granted for the purpose by an archaeological officer. ..... to section 38, we find that the central government under clause (c) of sub-section (2) can make rules in respect of right of access of the public to a protected monument and the fee etc. .....

Paramount Studio and ors. Vs. the Union of India (Uoi) and ors.

Court : Allahabad

Reported in : AIR1981All186

..... section 3 of the act says that all ancient and historical monuments and all archaeological sites and remains which have been declared by the ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains (declaration of national importance) act, 1951, to be of national importance shall be deemed to be ancient and historical monuments or archaeological sites and remains declared to be of national importance for the purposes of this act. ..... indisputably, they fall within the definition of the term 'ancient monument' as given in section 2(a) of the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains act, 1956 (hereinafter called 'the act'). ..... in order to appreciate the contentions raised by the petitioners it would be appropriate to refer to the relevant, provisions of the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains act, 1958, and the rules framed there under. ..... thus no person above the age of fifteen years would be entitled to enter tai mahal or the fort at agra except on payment of a fee of fifty naye paise and by reason of rules 7 and 8 no person is entitled to use any part of the protected monuments aforesaid for the purpose of holding any meetings, receptions, parties, conferences etc. ..... the rules also prohibit the hawking or selling of any goods or wares etc. ..... holding of meetings, receptions, parties conferences, entertainments, display of fire-arms etc. .....

Smt. Gopi Bai Vs. Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad and ors.

Court : Andhra Pradesh

Reported in : AIR2002AP145

..... section 2(a) of the 1958 act defines the expression 'ancient monument' as under :2(a) 'ancient monument means any structure, erection or monument, or any tumulus or place of interment, or any cave, rock sculpture, inscription or monolity, which, is historical, archaeological or artistic interest and which has been in existence for not less than one hundred years, and includes--(i) the remains of an ancient monument, (ii) the site of an ancient monument, (iii) such portion of land adjoining the site of an ancient monument as may be required for fencing or covering in or otherwise preserving such monument, and(iv) the means of access, to, and convenient inspection of an ancient monument ..... or adjoining protected monuments to be prohibited and regulated areas respectively for purposes of both mining operation and construction.and whereas the said gazette was made available to be public on the 5th june, 1991 :and whereas objections to the making of such declaration received from the person interested in the said areas have been considered by the central government.now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by rule 32 of the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and ramains rules, 1959 ..... section 38(a) which is relevant is extracted hereunder :'38(a) the prohibition or regulation by licensing or otherwise of mining, quarrying excavating, blasting or any operation of a like nature near a protected monument or the construction of buildings on land ad-joining such monument and .....

Hauz Khas Neighborhood Association Vs. Archaeological Survey of India ...

Court : Delhi

Reported in : 2003IVAD(Delhi)687

..... 'the said rules') were enacted and duly notified on 15.10.1959.5.rule 2(f) of the said ..... generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely :- (b) the grant of licenses and permissions to make excavations for archaeological purposes in protected areas, the authorities by whom and the restrictions and conditions subject to which, such licenses may be granted, the talking of securities from licensees and the fees that may be charged for such licenses;4.in exercise of the powers conferred by section 38 of the said act, the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains rules, 1959 ( hereinafter to be referred to as, ..... avowed object the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains act, 1958 (hereinafter to be referred to as, 'the said act') was brought into force.2.section 2 of the said act is the definition section and section 2(i) and 2(j) define 'protected area' and 'protected monument' as under .....

Sanjay Kumar Manjul Vs. the Chairman, Upsc and ors.

Court : Supreme Court of India

Reported in : AIR2007SC254; JT2006(12)SC1; 2006(9)SCALE232; (2006)8SCC42; 2007(3)SLJ322(SC); 2006AIRSCW6023; AIR2007SC254.

..... although the term 'archaeology' may include a science of epigraphy, for the purpose of the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains act, 1958 and the regulations framed thereunder, essential qualifications required for holding the post may have to be construed differently. ..... we may for the sake of clarity refer to the dictionary meanings of the said terms: webster american dictionary : 'archaeology is the study of human history and pre- history through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.oxford dictionary:it is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and analysis of physical remains.webster american dictionary:epigraphy is the study and interpretation of ancient inscription; epigraphs collectively. ..... therein, this court was considering the definition of the word 'medicine' contained in section 2(f) of the indian medical council act, 1956. ..... opinion of the medical council of india in that behalf in the following terms: .an extreme argument was urged that in adopting this approach it may be that somebody may be working in different specialist branches such as neurology, gastroenterology, psychiatry, etc. .....