Section 3: Regulation of export trade in antiquities and art treasures.

The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972Central Act · Act 52 of 1972

(1) On and from the commencement of this Act, it shall not be lawful for any person, other than the Central Government or any authority or agency authorized by the Central Government in this behalf, to export any antiquity or art treasure.

(2) Whenever the Central Government or any authority or agency referred to in sub-section (1) intends to export any antiquity or art treasure such export shall be made only under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a permit issued for the purpose by such authority as may be prescribed

Where this provision sits

Act	The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
Section	3
Marginal note	Regulation of export trade in antiquities and art treasures.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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