The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

Section 30. Penalties.―

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

30. Penalties.― (1) Whoever— (i) destroys, removes, injures, alters, defaces, imperils or misuses a protected monument, or (ii) being the owner or occupier of a protected monument, contravenes an order made under sub-section (1) of section 9 or under sub-section (1) of section 10, or (iii) removes from a protected monument any sculpture carving, image, bas-relief, inscription, or other like object, or (iv) does any act in contravention of sub-section (1) of section 19, 1. Subs. by Act 52 of 1972, s. 33, for "compulsory purchase" (w.e.f. 5-4-1976). 2. Subs. by s. 33, ibid ., for sub-section (2) (w.e.f. 5-4-1976). shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three months, or with[1] [imprisonment which may extend to two years], or with[2] [fine which may extend to one lakh rupees], or with both. (2) Any person who moves any antiquity in contravention of a notification issued under sub-section (1) of section 25 shall be punishable with[3] [imprisonment which may extend to two years or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees or with both]; and the court convicting a person of any such contravention may by order direct such person to restore the antiquity to the place from which it was moved.

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 52 of 1972, s. 33

    In force from 5 Apr 1976

    Earlier wording: “compulsory purchase”

    Footnote: 1. Subs. by Act 52 of 1972, s. 33, for "compulsory purchase" (w.e.f. 5-4-1976).

  2. substituted by Act 52 of 1972, s. 33

    In force from 5 Apr 1976

    Footnote: 2. Subs. by s. 33, ibid ., for sub-section (2) (w.e.f. 5-4-1976).