Ancient Monuments & Archaeological Sites & Remains Act, 1958 Alongwith Allied Acts & Rules

This compact, authoritative bare-act edition presents the Ancient Monuments, Archaeological Sites & Remains Act, 1958 together with allied Acts and Rules in a user-friendly statutory layout. Each provision is reproduced verbatim with numbered sections and clear headings to facilitate rapid lookup of legal provisions on protected monuments, prohibited areas, excavation licences, transfer and trade of antiquities, penalties and enforcement mechanisms. Included allied rules clarify practical procedures used by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and other agencies for site protection, licensing and conservation activities. Designed for legal counsel, heritage managers, archaeologists, urban planners, museum professionals and students, the volume helps interpret statutory duties, prepare legal opinions, draft preservation orders, and guide compliance for developments near protected sites. The edition benefits from an index and cross-references to related cultural property statutes to support research and classroom use. For web pages, list key sections and provide a downloadable preview (index/table of contents) to improve discoverability and conversion. Include edition/ISBN and update notes on any amendments when applicable to assure buyers of currency.