India, March 10 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
There are many protected monuments and areas whose lands are registered in the name of Government; besides some are lying in the name of endowment and private parties. As per Section 3 and Section 4 of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, (AMASR Act,1958), Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) declares monuments and archaeological sites as of national importance without change in their ownership. There are 3698 monuments and archaeological sites and remains declared as of national importance in the country. The State-wise list is at Annexure-I.
ASI acquires the lands for the better maintenance of the monuments and sites wherever it i...