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For Prelims

• Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958:
• The AMASR Act provides for preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
• The Archaeological Survey of India functions under the provisions of this act.
• The central government can extend the prohibited area beyond 100 meters.
• Section 20 of the ‘Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains’ Act:
• The Act prohibits construction in ‘prohibited area’, an area of 100 meters around protected monument.
• It does not permit construction in such prohibited areas even if it is for public purposes, except under certain conditions.