(1) If the Government apprehends that any antiquity mentioned in a notification issued under sub-section (1) of section 25, 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 Government may make an order for the compulsory purchase of such antiquity at its market value and the Director shall thereupon give notice to the owner of the antiquity to be purchased.
Excavation, etc., for archaeological purposes.
Power of Government to control moving of antiquities.
Purchase of antiquities by Government.
(2) Where a notice of compulsory purchase is issued under sub-section
(1) in respect of any antiquity, such antiquity shall vest in the 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.
PRINCIPLES OF COMPENSATION
27. 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, or excavations in, such land or the exercise of any other power conferred by this Act, shall be paid compensation by the Government for such loss, damage or diminution or profits.