(1) If the State Government apprehends that any antiquity mentioned in a notification issued under sub-section (1) of section 23 is in danger of being destroyed, removed, injured, misused or allowed to fall into decay, or is of opinion that by reason of its historical or archaeological importance, it is desirable to preserve such antiquity in a public place, the State Government may make an order for the compulsory purchase of such antiquity at its market value, and the Collector shall thereupon give notice to the owner of the antiquity to be purchased.
(2) Where a notice of compulsory purchase is issued under sub-section (1) in respect of any antiquity, such antiquity shall vest in the State Government with effect from the date of the notice.
(3) The power of compulsory purchase given by this section shall not extend to any image or symbol actually used for bona fide religious observances.
Restrictions on enjoyment of property rights in protected areas.
1 of 1894.
Power to acquire a protected area.
Power of State Government to control moving of antiquities.
Purchase of antiquities by State Government.
Gujarat Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1965.
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CHAPTER V PRINCIPLES OF COMPENSATION
25. Any owner or occupier of land who has sustained any loss or damage or any diminution of profits from the land by reason of any entry on such land or the exercise of any other power conferred by this Act, shall be paid compensation by the State Government for such loss, damage or diminution of profits.