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Section 44, Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

As at 9 September 2026. In force from 19 April 1958.

In Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 [A10-FZN]. This text from 19 April 1958. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 44, Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 [S1F-3D3]. Machine: S1F-3D3.

44. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Collector may, by order in writing, direct any person interested to take such measures in relation to the claiming of compensation as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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Synthetic definition. Collector: Section 2, Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 [S1F23V] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Collector" means the Collector of a district, and includes a Deputy Commissioner and any officer specially appointed by the appropriate Government to perform the functions of a Collector under this Act

Synthetic definition. person interested: Section 2, Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 [S1F23V] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "person interested" includes all persons claiming an interest in compensation to be made on account of the acquisition of land under this Act