Riya Bhandari, BBA LLB (Hons.), Law College, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun
Prof. Dr. Anil K. Dixit, Associate Professor, Law College Dehradun, Faculty of Uttaranchal University, Dehradun
ABSTRACT
This article delves into the regulation and policies directing the preservation of monuments in India, with an unequivocal focus on the part of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in shielding the country’s cultural heritage. The first section of the article gives a general summary of the historical and cultural significance of India’s monuments, highlighting how crucial they are to comprehending the nation’s past and maintaining its identity. Numerous archaeological sites and monuments that showcase India’s rich cultural and architectural legacy can be found all over the country’s historical terrain. However, these precious resources are seriously threatened by the quickening pace of urbanisation, environmental deterioration and ignorance. Through an extensive finding of admissible laws, along with Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act.1958, and the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, this research determines the cogency of these legal frameworks in preserving India’s archaeological heritage. The article features the history of ASI and also an overview of the Archaeological survey of India’s operation in different committees. This article contains a thorough examination of ASI’s participation in implementing these regulations, emphasising its roles, organisational setup and obstacles in monument preservation.
Keywords: Archaeological Survey of India, safeguarding monuments, legislations, conservation, historical monuments, public awareness.
