Section 9, Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 [S2G-MSE]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 3 February 1966.
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Director General may, by order in writing, direct any tour operator to take such measures in relation to the conduct of tours 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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Director General: Section 2, Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 [S2GMJR] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Director General" means the Director General of Archaeology appointed under this Act
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prescribed: Section 2, Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 [S2GMJR] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
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Made under this section, or naming it (23)
Standing Order No. 168/2008 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 21st June, 2008 on the management of a museum [C12-V2Y], 21 June 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2788/2014 of the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 10th February, 2014 on the conduct of tours [C11-ASV], 10 February 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4079/2010 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 20th January, 2010 on the operation of a houseboat [C12-YP7], 20 January 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 177/2023 of the General Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 26th July, 2023 on the running of a camping site [C14-3NF], 26 July 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the General Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3748/2015 of the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 3rd November, 2015 on the running of a home stay [C13-CWS], 3 November 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4668/2011 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 19th July, 2011 on the running of a home stay [C16-WRP], 19 July 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1550/2011 of the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 11th August, 2011 on the operation of a houseboat [C16-WWY], 11 August 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3492/2011 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 2nd October, 2011 on the keeping of a hotel [C15-0TN], 2 October 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1213/2021 of the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 28th March, 2021 on the operation of a houseboat [C15-SVW], 28 March 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3346/2015 of the Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 14th July, 2015 on the conduct of tours [C1B-26Z], 14 July 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2309/2011 of the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 15th November, 2011 on the plying of a tourist vehicle [C1A-RSB], 15 November 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1673/2025 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 25th November, 2025 on the guiding of tourists [C1F-V7K], 25 November 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 949/2019 of the Law Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 8th May, 2019 on the running of a home stay [C19-F6Y], 8 May 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Law Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1205/2023 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 8th December, 2023 on the occupation of land near a monument [C19-XC8], 8 December 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4391/2021 of the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 9th July, 2021 on the running of a camping site [C19-NR0], 9 July 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 79/2006 of the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 25th November, 2006 on the conduct of a pilgrimage [C1E-6FG], 25 November 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4656/2008 of the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 26th September, 2008 on the running of a home stay [C1C-D1N], 26 September 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 180/2018 of the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 24th July, 2018 on photography at a protected monument [C1H-1R4], 24 July 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1287/2019 of the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 7th January, 2019 on the management of a museum [C1P-RDX], 7 January 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1913/2015 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 24th November, 2015 on the plying of a tourist vehicle [C1J-MHG], 24 November 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 398/2018 of the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 28th July, 2018 on the conduct of a pilgrimage [C1J-WGQ], 28 July 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3742/2025 of the Law Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 7th January, 2025 on the conduct of a pilgrimage [C1N-DP8], 7 January 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Law Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 239/2008 of the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 16th August, 2008 on the business of a travel agent [C1M-13T], 16 August 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966), the Tourism Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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