## Report on Amendment to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification published in the Gazette of India on February 9, 2022, which constitutes an amendment to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The amendment adds new Heritage Bodies with defined areas of jurisdiction to the existing framework established under the Act. This aims to broaden the Act's reach by enlisting the expertise of various academic and research institutions in the preservation and management of ancient monuments and archaeological sites. The key finding is the expansion of the network of recognized Heritage Bodies, leading to a more decentralized and potentially more effective approach to heritage management.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview of the amendment notification G.S.R. 103(E), published on February 9, 2022, pertaining to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The analysis is based solely on the content of the provided text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification amends the Government of India's notification published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II Section 3, Subsection ii, vide number G.S.R. 173 E dated 10th March 2014.
**Core Objective(s):** To expand the network of recognized heritage bodies and define their specific areas of jurisdiction for the purpose of implementing the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. This suggests an objective to improve the management and preservation of ancient monuments and archaeological sites through a more distributed network of expertise.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This amendment appears to address a need for wider coverage and deeper expertise in the management of ancient monuments and archaeological sites. By incorporating additional academic institutions and defining their areas of jurisdiction, the government likely aims to leverage local knowledge and resources for more effective preservation and monitoring efforts. The original network established on March 10, 2014 may have been insufficient, necessitating this expansion.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This amendment introduces a series of additions to the existing list of Heritage Bodies. Specifically, after serial number 4, new entries are inserted, each defining:
* **Name of Heritage Body:** Examples include "Department of Architecture and Planning, IIT Roorkee" and "NCSHS, IIT Madras, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras."
* **Area of Jurisdiction:** Defined geographically, often specifying regions like "Northern, Western and Central Regions" or "Southern, Western and Eastern Regions." This often includes specific states.
* **Address:** The location of the Heritage Body.
The *new* provision establishes these listed entities as officially recognized Heritage Bodies under the Act, giving them authority (as outlined in the principal Act) within their designated areas of jurisdiction.
The *difference* introduced is the expansion of the network of organizations responsible for heritage management. This likely leads to greater regional specialization and increased capacity for monitoring and preserving historical sites. It also allows for a more decentralized approach.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience includes:
* The newly listed Heritage Bodies themselves.
* Owners and custodians of ancient monuments and archaeological sites located within the defined jurisdictions.
* Government agencies responsible for heritage preservation.
* Local communities residing near designated heritage sites.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The National Monuments Authority (NMA) under the Ministry of Culture is responsible for the overall implementation and oversight of the Act, as evidenced by the notification's origin. The newly added Heritage Bodies will also play a critical role in the management of heritage sites within their defined jurisdictions.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The text does not explicitly specify implementation timelines or procedures. However, it can be inferred that the Heritage Bodies will need to establish operational protocols to fulfill their responsibilities under the Act. Specifically, they will now have the authority/responsibility to ensure compliance under the existing act within their specified jurisdictions.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome of these amendments is likely to improve the protection and preservation of ancient monuments and archaeological sites across India. By involving a greater number of academic and research institutions with defined regional responsibilities, the amendment aims to:
* Enhance the monitoring and reporting of activities impacting heritage sites.
* Facilitate better collaboration between government agencies, academic institutions, and local communities.
* Promote research and awareness about the cultural and historical significance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites.
The specific impact of these changes will depend on the effectiveness of the newly designated Heritage Bodies in fulfilling their responsibilities.
**9. Conclusion:**
The February 9, 2022 amendment to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, represents a significant step towards strengthening heritage management in India. By expanding the network of recognized Heritage Bodies and delineating their areas of jurisdiction, the government aims to leverage local expertise and resources for more effective preservation and monitoring of ancient monuments and archaeological sites. This amendment underscores the government's commitment to protecting India's rich cultural heritage and promoting its sustainable management for future generations.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Capital of India, place of publication.
Ministry of Culture: The Indian government ministry responsible for culture.
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958: An Indian law concerning the preservation of ancient monuments and archaeological sites.
IIT Roorkee: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, an engineering institute in Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand: A state in India.
IIT Banaras Hindu University: Indian Institute of Technology at Banaras Hindu University, an engineering institute in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India.
IIT Madras: Indian Institute of Technology Madras, an engineering institute in Tamil Nadu.
Chennai: A city in Tamil Nadu, India.
Tamil Nadu: A state in India.
School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi: School of Planning and Architecture located in New Delhi.
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijaywada: School of Planning and Architecture located in Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India.
National Institute of Technology, Patna: National Institute of Technology located in Patna, Bihar.
Bihar: A state in India.
National Institute of Technology, Raipur: National Institute of Technology located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh: A state in India.
National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur: National Institute of Technology located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh: A state in India.
National Institute of Technology, Calicut: National Institute of Technology located in Calicut, Kerala.
Kerala: A state in India.
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal: Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh: A state in India.
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela: National Institute of Technology located in Rourkela, Odisha.
Odisha: A state in India.
Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur: Malviya National Institute of Technology located in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Rajasthan: A state in India.
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli: National Institute of Technology located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
Assam University, Silchar: A central university located in Silchar, Assam.
Assam: A state in India.
Central University of South Bihar, Gaya: A central university located in Gaya, Bihar.
Central University of Karnataka, Kadaganchi: A central university located in Kadaganchi, Karnataka.
Karnataka: A state in India.
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar: A central university located in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.
NorthEastern Hill University, Shillong: A central university located in Shillong.
University of Tripura, Agartala: A central university located in Agartala, Tripura.
Tripura: A state in India.
Central University of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow: A central university located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Affiliated with Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University.
Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University: University in Uttar Pradesh
University of Calcutta, Kolkata: A state university located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
West Bengal: A state in India.
Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh: A central university located in Mahendragarh, Haryana.
Haryana: A state in India.
University of Jharkhand, Brambe: A state university located in Brambe, Jharkhand.
Jharkhand: A state in India.
The Indian Archaeological Society, New Delhi: An archaeological society located in New Delhi.
Urban Design Research Institute, Mumbai: An urban design research institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Maharashtra: A state in India.
Deccan College, Pune: A post-graduate research institute located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Indian Cities Heritage Network Foundation IHCNF, Bengaluru: A heritage network foundation located in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Tibet Heritage Fund, Leh: A heritage fund located in Leh, Ladakh.
Ladakh: A union territory in India.
Centre for Heritage CRDF, CEPT University, Ahmedabad: A heritage center located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Gujarat: A state in India.
Centre for Historic Houses , OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat: A historic houses center located in Sonipat, Haryana.
National Monuments Authority: The National Monuments Authority.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (i)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 101] नई ददल्ली, बुधवार, फरवरी 9, 2022/माघ 20, 1943
No. 101] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2022/MAGHA 20, 1943
सस्ट्ं कृजत मत्रं ालय
(राष्ट्रीय सस्ट्ं मारक प्राजधकरण
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 9 फरवरी, 2022
सा.का.जन. 103(अ .—प्राचीन स्ट्मारक एवं परु ातत्वीय स्ट्थल और अविेष अजधजनयम, 1958 (1958 का 24) की
धारा 20 ड़ की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, केंद्र सरकार सरकार की अजधसूचना में जनम्नजलजखत
संिोधन करती ह ै भारत के, संस्ट्कृजत मंत्रालय, भारत के राजपत्र, असाधारण, भाग II खंड 3, उप-खंड (ii) में प्रकाजित,
संख्या सा.का.जन. के तहत 173 (अ ददनांक 10 माच च 2014, नामत:
क्रमांक 4 और उससे संबंजधत प्रजवजियों के बाद क्रमांक अजधसचू ना में जनम्नजलजखत क्रमांक और प्रजवजियां
अंत:स्ट्थाजपत की जाएंगी, नामत:-
क्र. सं. जवरासत जनकाय का नाम क्षेत्राजधकार का दायरा
(1) (2) (3)
5. वास्ट्तुकला और योजना जवभाग, आई.आई.टी. रुड़की, रुड़की, उत्तरी, पजिमी और मध्य क्षेत्र
उत्तराखंड - 247667
6 वास्ट्तुकला, योजना और जडजाइन जवभाग, आई.आई.टी. बनारस हहद ू पूवी, मध्य और उत्तरी क्षेत्र
जवश्वजवद्यालय, बनारस हहद ूजवश्वजवद्यालय पसरसर, उत्तर प्रदिे -
221005
855 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
7 एन.सी.एस.एच.एस., आई.आई.टी. मद्रास, जसजवल इंजीजनयररग दजक्षणी, पजिमी और पूवी क्षेत्र
जवभाग, आई.आई.टी. मद्रास, चेन्नई, तजमलनाडु - 600036
8 स्ट्कूल ऑफ प्लाहनग एंड आर्ककटेक्चर, 4, ब्लॉक बी, स्ट्टेट बैंक ऑफ उत्तरी, पजिमी और मध्य क्षेत्र
इंजडया के पास, इंद्रप्रस्ट्थ माग,च आईपी एस्ट्टेट, नई ददल्ली - 110002
9 स्ट्कूल ऑफ प्लाहनग एंड आर्ककटेक्चर, जवजयवाड़ा, दजक्षणी, पजिमी और पूवी क्षेत्र
जी.एम.44+सी.आर.एक् स., कृष्णा नगर, जवजयवाड़ा, आंध्र प्रदिे -
520008
10 वास्ट्तुकला जवभाग, राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योजगकी संस्ट्थान, पटना जवश्वजवद्यालय पूवी क्षेत्र
पसरसर, पटना, जबहार - 800005
11 वास्ट्तुकला जवभाग, राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योजगकी संस्ट्थान, ग्रेट ईस्ट्टनच रोड, मध्य क्षेत्र
आमानाका, रायपुर, छत्तीसगढ़ 492010
12 वास्ट्तुकला जवभाग, राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योजगकी संस्ट्थान, हमीरपुर, जहमाचल उत्तरी क्षेत्र
प्रदेि - 177005
13 वास्ट्तुकला और योजना जवभाग, राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योजगकी संस्ट्थान, दजक्षणी क्षेत्र
कालीकट मेक रोड, कट्टंगल, केरल - 673601
14 वास्ट्तुकला और योजना जवभाग, मौलाना आजाद राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योजगकी मध्य क्षेत्र
संस्ट्थान, हलक रोड नंबर 3, काली माता मंददर के पास, भोपाल, मध्य
प्रदेि - 462003
15 योजना और वास्ट्तुकला जवभाग, राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योजगकी संस्ट्थान, जबसरा पूवी क्षेत्र
रोड, राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योजगकी संस्ट्थान, हजदल कॉलोनी, उददत नगर,
राउरकेला, ओजडिा - 769001
16 योजना और वास्ट्तुकला जवभाग, मालवीय राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योजगकी पजिमी क्षेत्र
संस्ट्थान, जे.एल.एन. माग,च जयपुर, राजस्ट्थान-302017
17 वास्ट्तुकला जवभाग, राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योजगकी संस्ट्थान, तंजौर मेन रोड, दजक्षणी क्षेत्र
एन.एच.67, भेल के पास, जतरुजचरापल्ली, तजमलनाडु - 620015
18 इजतहास जवभाग, असम जवश्वजवद्यालय, जसलचर असम - 788011 पूवी क्षेत्र
19 ऐजतहाजसक अध्ययन और परु ातत्व केंद्र दजक्षण जबहार केंद्रीय पूवी क्षेत्र
जवश्वजवद्यालय, एस.एच.-7, गया पंचनपुर रोड, ग्राम-करहरा, पोस्ट्ट,
फतेहपुर, जबहार-824236
20 इजतहास और पुरातत्व जवभाग, कनाचटक केंद्रीय जवश्वजवद्यालय, दजक्षणी क्षेत्र
कडगांची, कनाचटक -585367
21 प्राचीन भारतीय इजतहास, संस्ट्कृजत और परु ातत्व जवभाग, डॉ. मध्य क्षेत्र
हसरहसह गौर जवश्वजवद्यालय, जवश्वजवद्यालय रोड, सागर, मध्य प्रदेि
-470003
22 इजतहास और पुरातत्व जवभाग, उत्तर-पूवी पहाड़ी जवश्वजवद्यालय, पूवी क्षेत्र
एन.ई.एच.य.ू पसरसर, जिलांग - 793 022
23 पुरातत्व जवभाग, और प्राचीन संस्ट्कृजत, जत्रपुरा केंद्रीय जवश्वजवद्यालय, पूवी क्षेत्र
एन.एच.8, सूयचमजण नगर, अगरतला, जत्रपुरा -799022
24 प्राचीन भारतीय इजतहास और पुरातत्व, उत्तर प्रदिे केंद्रीय मध्य क्षेत्र
जवश्वजवद्यालय, जवद्या जवहार, रायबरेली रोड, बाबासाहबे भीम राव
अम्बेडकर जवश्वजवद्यालय, लखनऊ, उत्तर प्रदेि - 226025[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
25 पुरातत्व जवभाग, कलकत्ता जवश्वजवद्यालय, पजिम बंगाल केंद्रीय पूवी क्षेत्र
जवश्वजवद्यालय, 87, 1, कॉलेज सेंट, कलकत्ता जवश्वजवद्यालय, कॉलेज
स्ट्वायर, कोलकाता, पजिम बगं ाल 700073
26 इजतहास और पुरातत्व जवभाग हसरयाणा केंद्रीय जवश्वजवद्यालय, उत्तरी क्षेत्र
एसएच 17, जंत-पाली, महन्दे द्रगढ़ हसरयाणा 123031
27 प्राचीन भारतीय इजतहास, संस्ट्कृजत और परु ातत्व, झारखंड केंद्रीय पूवी क्षेत्र
जवश्वजवद्यालय, ब्राम्बे रोड, ब्राम्बे, झारखंड - 835205
28 द इंजडयन आर्ककयोलॉजजकल सोसाइटी, बी-17, कुतुब इंस्ट्टीट्यिू नल उत्तरी क्षेत्र
एसरया, नई ददल्ली - 110016
29 िहरी जडजाइन अनुसंधान संस्ट्थान, 43, डॉ, व् ही.बी. गांधी माग,च पजिमी क्षेत्र
काला घोड़ा, फोट,च मुंबई, महाराष्ट्र - 400023
30 डेक्कन कॉलेज, पुणे, डेक्कन कॉलजे रोड, लाइन बाजार, यरवदा, पुणे, पजिमी क्षेत्र
महाराष्ट्र - 411006
31 इंजडयन जसटीज हसे रटेज नेटवकच फाउंडेिन (आई.एच.सी.एन.एफ.), दजक्षणी क्षेत्र
51, कस्ट्तूरबा रोड, िांताला नगर, संपंगी रामा नगर, बेंगलरुु ,
कनाचटक 560001
32 जतब्बत जवरासत कोष, लेह, लक्रुक हाउस, स्ट्टालम, लेह, लद्दाख, उत्तरी क्षेत्र
194101
33 जवरासत केंद्र सी.आर.डी.एफ., सी.ई.पी.टी. जवश्वजवद्यालय, पजिमी क्षेत्र
कस्ट्तूरभाई लालभाई कैंपस, यूजनवर्ससटी रोड, नवरंगपुरा,
अहमदाबाद, गुजरात – 380009
34 ऐजतहाजसक सदनों के जलए केंद्र, ओपी हजदल ग्लोबल यूजनवर्ससटी, उत्तरी क्षेत्र
सोनीपत नरेला रोड, जगदीिपरु गांव के पास, सोनीपत, हसरयाणा
131001
[फा.सं. 15-114/1/NMA/HBL-2021-PART(1)]
संजुिा मुद्गल, संयुि सजचव
MINISTRY OF CULTURE
(National Monuments Authority)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 9th February, 2022
G.S.R. 103(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the sub-section (1) of Section 20E of the Ancient
Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (24 of 1958), the Central Government hereby makes the
following amendments in the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Culture, published in Gazette of
India, Extraordinary, Part II Section 3, Sub-section (ii), vide number G.S.R. 173 (E) dated 10th March 2014, namely:-
In the serial notification, after serial number 4 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number
and entries shall be inserted namely:-
Sl. No Name of Heritage Body Area of Jurisdiction
(1) (2) (3)
5. Department of Architecture and Planning, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, Northern, Western and Central Regions
Uttarakhand - 247667
6 Department of Architecture, Planning and Design, IIT Banaras Eastern, Central and Northern Regions
Hindu University, Banaras Hindu University Campus, Uttar
Pradesh -2210054 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
7 NCSHS, IIT Madras, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Southern, Western and Eastern Regions
Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600036
8 School of Planning and Architecture, 4, Block B, Beside State Northern, Western and Central Regions
Bank Of India, Indraprashta Marg, IP Estate, New Delhi - 110002
9 School of Planning and Architecture, Vijaywada, GM44+CRX, Southern, Western and Eastern Regions
Krishna Nagar, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh -520008
10 Department of Architecture, National Institute of Technology, Eastern Region
Patna University Campus, Patna, Bihar - 800005
11 Department of Architecture, National Institute of Technology, Central Region
Great Eastern Road, Amanaka, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492010
12 Department of Architecture, National Institute of Technology, Northern Region
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh - 177005
13 Department of Architecture and Planning, Southern Region
National Institute of Technology, Calicut Make Road, Kattangal,
Kerala - 673601
14 Department of Architecture and Planning, Central Region
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Link Road
Number 3, Near Kali Mata Mandir, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh -
462003
15 Department of Planning and Architecture, Eastern Region
National Institute of Technology, Bisra Rd, National Institute of
Technology, Jindal Colony, Udit Nagar, Rourkela, Odisha -
769001
16 Department of Planning and Architecture, Western Region
Malviya National Institute of Technology,
JLN Marg, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302017
17 Department of Architecture, National Institute of Technology, Southern Region
Tanjore Main Road, NH67, near BHEL, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil
Nadu - 620015
18 Department of History, Assam University, Silchar Assam - Eastern Region
788011
19 Centre for Historical Studies and Archaeology Eastern Region
Central University of South Bihar, SH-7, Gaya Panchanpur Road,
Village – Karhara, Post, Fatehpur, Bihar -824236
20 Department of History and Archaeology, Southern Region
Central University of Karnataka, Kadaganchi, Karnataka -585367
21 Department Of Ancient Indian History, Culture And Archaeology, Central Region
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, University Road, Sagar,
Madhya Pradesh -470003
22 History & Archaeology Department, Eastern Region
North-Eastern Hill University, NEHU Campus, Shillong - 793 022
23 Department of Archaeology, and Ancient Culture, Central Eastern Region
University of Tripura,
NH8, Suryamani Nagar, Agartala, Tripura -799022
24 Ancient Indian History and Archaeology, Central Region
Central University of Uttar Pradesh,
Vidya Vihar, Raibareli Road, Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar
University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - 226025
25 Department of Archaeology, University of Calcutta, Central Eastern Region
University of West Bengal,
87, 1, College St, Calcutta University, College Square, Kolkata,
West Bengal 700073[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 5
26 Department of History and Archeology Northern Region
Central University of Haryana, SH 17, Jant-Pali,Mahendragarh,
Haryana 123031
27 Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Central Eastern Region
University of Jharkhand, Brambe Rd, Brambe, Jharkhand -
835205
28 The Indian Archaeological Society, B-17, Qutab Institutional Northern Region
Area, New Delhi – 110016,
29 Urban Design Research Institute, 43, Dr, VB Gandhi Marg, Kala Western Region
Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400023
30 Deccan College, Pune, Western Region
Deccan College Rd, Line Bazar, Yerawada, Pune, Maharashtra -
411006
31 Indian Cities Heritage Network Foundation (IHCNF), 51, Southern Region
Kasturba Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Sampangi Rama Nagar,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
32 Tibet Heritage Fund, Leh, Lakruk House, Stalam, Leh, Ladakh, Northern Region
194101
33 Centre for Heritage CRDF, CEPT University, Western Region
Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus, University Road, Navrangpura,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380009
34 Centre for Historic Houses , OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat Northern Region
Narela Road, Near Jagdishpur Village, Sonipat, Haryana 131001
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