The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904

Section 20C. Power to acquire a protected area

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

20C. Power to acquire a protected area.— If the Central Government is of opinion that a protected area contains an ancient monument or antiquities of national interest and value, it may direct the State Government to acquire such area, or any part thereof, and the State Government may thereupon acquire such area or part under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (1 of 1894), as for a public purpose.] General

Source: India Code