Section 20: Restriction on repairs, renovation, etc., of protected immovable an tiquity

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20. Restriction on repairs, renovation, etc., of protected immovable an tiquity.—(1) The owner of a protected immovable antiquity shall not make an y alteration or renovation in, or addition to the antiquity: Provided that he may, with the permission of the 1[DirectorGeneral], make minor adjustments considered necessary for the day to day use of the antiquity: Provided further that the work for which permission has been given shall be carried out under the supervision of the 1[DirectorGeneral] or a person authorised by him in this behalf. 1Subs. by the Antiquities (Amdt.) Act, 1992 (21 of 1992), s. 2, for “Director” (2) Whoever contravenes the provisions of subsection (1) shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Effective date: 1975-01-01

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Section 19: Prohibition of destruction, damage, etc., of protec ted antiquities Section 21: Direction to the owner to take measures for preservation of antiquity Section 18: Restriction on use of protected immovable antiquity . A protected immovable antiquity Section 22: Execution of development schemes and new constructions in proximity to immovable Section 17: Protection of place of worship from misuse, etc Section 23: Prohibition of bill posting, neon signs, other kinds of advertisements, etc

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