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M.P. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Declaration and Intimation Regarding Antiquities) Rules, 1970

The M.P. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Declaration and Intimation Regarding Antiquities) Rules, 1970

Published vide Notification No. 1913-20-7, dated 24th October, 1970

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Notification No. 1913-XX-7, dated 24th October, 1970. - In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (ee) and (eee) of sub-section (2) of Section 37 of the Madhya Pradesh Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1964 (12 of 1964), the State Government hereby makes the following rules, the same having been previously published as required by sub-section (1) of the said section, namely :-

  1. Short title.- These rules may be called The Madhya Pradesh Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Declaration and Intimation regarding Antiquities) Rules, 1970.
  2. Definitions.- In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(a) "The Act" means the Madhya Pradesh Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1964 (12 of 1964)

(b) "Form" means a form appended to these rules;

(c) "The Collector" means the Collector of the District, in which the declarer resides, has his place of business or is living for the time being.

  1. Declaration under sub-section (1) of Section 23-A.- The declaration under sub-section (1) of Section 23-A of the Act shall be made to the Collector in Form A.
  2. Intimation under sub-section (2) of Section 23-A.- The intimation under sub-section (2) of Section 23-A of the Act shall be given to the Collector in Form B-

(i) in the case of the intention to sell or transfer or acquire any antiquity, within a period of fifteen days before the date of sale, transfer or acquisition of such antiquity; and

(ii) in the case of the possession, custody or control of the antiquity, within seven days of such possession, custody or control of the antiquity by purchase, gift or otherwise.

  1. Intimation under Section 23-B.- The intimation under Section 23-B of the Act shall be given to the Collector in Form C.

Form A

(See Rule 3)

Declaration under sub-section (1) of Section 23-A of the Madhya Pradesh Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1964.

(To be furnished in duplicate)

  1. Full name of the declarer with his permanent and present address.
  2. Place(s) where the present collection is kept with details of village, Tehsil and District and also exact locality of the building in which it is kept.
  3. Details about the antiquities collected :-
Item No. Description of the Antiquities Numbers Material (metal, wood clay etc.) Size/Weight Approximate period to which it belongs Condition Remarks
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
 

 

I hereby solemnly affirm that information furnished in this declaration is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date.........

Place.........

Full Signature of the Declarer

Note. - Under the column for Remarks the declarer may, if he so desires, mention (i) the approximate value, (ii) the place where the antiquity was first found and (iii) source from where it was collected.

Form B

(See Rule 4)

Intimation under sub-section (2) of Section 23-A of the Madhya Pradesh Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1964.

(To be furnished in duplicate)

  1. Full name of the person intimating with his present and permanent address.
  2. Place(s) where the present collection is kept with details of village, Tehsil and District and also exact locality of the building in which it is kept.
  3. Details about the antiquities :-
Item No. Short Description of the Antiquities Details regarding Metal, Weight, Measurement Whether it is intended to acquire or transfer the antiquity
(1) (2) (3) (4)
 

 

 

 

Manner of acquisition/ transfer Transacting person with full address Value of consideration Approximate time within which the transaction is likely to become operative Remarks
(5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
 

 

 

I hereby solemnly affirm that information in this declaration is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date..............

Place.............

Full Signature of the person intimating.

Form C

(See Rule 5)

Intimation under Section 23-B of the Madhya Pradesh Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1964.

(To be filled in duplicate)

  1. Full name of the person intimating with his permanent and present address.
  2. Place(s) where the present collection is kept with details of village, Tehsil and District and also exact locality of the building in which it is kept.
  3. Description of antiquities lost or destroyed.
Item No. Description of the Antiquities Numbers Material (metal, wood clay etc.) Size /Weight
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
 

 

 

Approximate period to which it belongs Condition Whether declared u/s 23-A and if so when to whom Whether complaint of the loss/ destruction has been lodged? if so, to whom and when Remarks
(6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
 

 

I hereby solemnly affirm that information furnished in this declaration is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date.............

Place............

Full signature of the person intimating.