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Section 20-C: Power to acquire a protected area.

The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1977 (1920 A.d. )Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 5 of 1920

If the Government is of opinion that a protected area contains an ancient monument or antiquities of national interest, it may acquire such area, or any part thereof, under the State Land Acquisition Act No. 10 of 1990 as for a public purpose.]

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ActThe Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1977 (1920 A.d. )
Section20-C
Marginal notePower to acquire a protected area.
JurisdictionUnion territory of Jammu and Kashmir
StatusIn force as published by the source

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