Section 23: Penalty

The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1959Central Rules · 1958

Whoever—

(i) unlawfully undertakes any excavation for archaeological purposes in any protected area, or

(ii) contravenes any of the conditions of a licence, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.

CHAPTER IV EXCAVATION IN UNPROTECTED AREAS

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Act	The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1959
Section	23
Marginal note	Penalty
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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