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This Act provides for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance and for the regulation of archaeological activities in Arunachal Pradesh.The Government will have the power to declare ancient monuments or archaeological sites, etc. to be protected monuments or protected areas. The Government may purchase, take lease or assume the guardianship of any protected monument, for its protection or preservation. An Archaeological Officer may, with the sanction of the Government, enter into a written agreement with the owner of any protected monument for its maintenance and preservation. In addition, the Government may impose restrictions on proprietary rights in protected areas or may acquire a protected area for public purposes.The Act further provides for: archaeological excavation activities in protected areas; powers of the Government to control the moving of antiquities; compulsory acquisition of antiquities for their preservation; compensation for loss or damage to land; penalties; etc.
