Section 20, Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 [S2G-N4N]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 3 February 1966.
20. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the occupation of land near a monument shall be made to the Director General in Form I, accompanied by a fee of ten thousand rupees. (2) The Director General may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Director General may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
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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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Section 19, Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 [S2G-N3V], 3 February 1966, Band A. "section 20".
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