The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904

Section 3. For notification, see Gazette of India, 1917, Pt. I, p. 989

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

3. For notification, see Gazette of India, 1917, Pt. I, p. 989. 4. Subs. by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Schedule, for "the territories for the time being comprised within Part A States and Part C States". 5. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for "the Provinces". 6. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "L. G.". (5) A person who complains that the power of search mentioned in sub-section (4) has been vexatiously or improperly exercised may address his complaint to the[6] [Central Government], and the[6] [Central Government] shall pass such order and may award such compensation, if any, as appears to it to be just. Protection of Sculptures, Carvings, Images, Bas-reliefs, Inscriptions or like objects

Source: India Code