Date: 2014-03-18Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Central Government of India, in the Ministry of Culture (Archaeological Survey of India) number S.O. 3521(E), dated the 21st November, 2013 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, sub-section (ii) dated 28th November, 2013
Executive Summary:
This Gazette of India notification declares the Menhir site at Vangchhia in Champhai District, Mizoram, as being of national importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The notification follows a period of public availability and consideration of objections, concluding that no objections were received. The declaration aims to extend protection and preservation to the specified site and area.
Key Points / Main Content:
Declaration of National Importance:
* The Central Government declares the Menhir site at Vangchhia, Champhai District, Mizoram, as of national importance.
* This declaration is made under the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (24 of 1958).
Site Details:
* Location: Vangchhia, Champhai District, Mizoram.
* The schedule provides specific coordinates defining the protected area's boundaries.
* Area: The total protected area is 9000 square meters.
Protected Area Coordinates:
* Specific coordinates are listed, defining the boundary points of the protected area (31 points given).
Impact Analysis:
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI):
* Impact: Responsible for the protection, conservation, and management of the declared site.
* Action Required: Implement measures for the preservation and maintenance of the site according to the Act and relevant guidelines.
Government of Mizoram:
* Impact: Required to support and cooperate with the ASI in protecting and managing the site.
* Action Required: Ensure that no activities are permitted that could damage or endanger the site.
Public:
* Impact: Restrictions on activities that could harm the site.
* Action Required: Comply with regulations and restrictions imposed by the ASI to protect the monument.
Owners (if any):
* Impact: Loss of control over the land and change in permitted activities
* Action required: Ensure all activities on or near the site are compliant with ASI regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Archaeological Survey of India: A government agency under the Ministry of Culture, responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in India.
Ministry of Culture: The Indian government ministry responsible for the preservation and promotion of art and culture of India.
New Delhi: The capital city of India, where the notification was issued.
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958: An act of the Parliament of India to preserve ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
Champhai District, Mizoram: A district in the state of Mizoram, India, where the protected site is located.
Vangchhia: A locality in Champhai District, Mizoram, where the archaeological site is located.
Menhirs: A type of prehistoric standing stone, these are part of the archaeological site in Vangchhia.
Pravin Srivastava: Director General of Archaeological Survey of India
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