The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act

The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (Act 24 of 1958) is a comprehensive legal reference on the protection, preservation, regulation, and management of ancient monuments, archaeological sites, and historical remains in India. This 2026 edition presents the principal legislation along with allied rules, policies, important notifications, and landmark judicial decisions. Published as a Bare Act with Comments, the book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the legal framework governing protected monuments, archaeological heritage, conservation measures, and regulatory administration under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Key Features

• Complete text of The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (Act 24 of 1958)
• Includes The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1959
• Covers The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Framing of Heritage Bye-laws and Other Functions of the Competent Authority) Rules, 2011
• Contains Policy for Archaeological Survey of India Guides to Perform within Centrally Protected Monuments
• Includes Policy for Archaeological Survey of India Photographers to Perform within Centrally Protected Monuments
• Features important notifications relevant to monument and heritage administration
• Includes landmark judgments for legal and judicial reference
• Published as a Bare Act with Comments for enhanced legal understanding

Target Audience

This book is highly useful for advocates, judges, legal researchers, heritage law practitioners, archaeologists, conservation professionals, government officials, Archaeological Survey of India personnel, urban planners, policy makers, academicians, history scholars, students of law and archaeology, and individuals involved in cultural heritage management. It provides a consolidated legal resource for understanding monument protection laws, heritage conservation regulations, archaeological administration, and the governance of centrally protected monuments in India.