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Section 20C: Power to acquire a protected area

The Jammu and Kashmir Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1977Union territory Act of Ladakh · Act 5 of 1977

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 Jammu and Kashmir Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1977
Section20C
Marginal notePower to acquire a protected area
JurisdictionUnion territory of Ladakh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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