Parliamentary Panel Urges Swift Approval of AMASR Act Changes
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Parliamentary Panel Urges Swift Passage of AMASR Act Amendment for Flexible Buffer Zones
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News18•26-03-2026, 08:45
Parliamentary Panel Urges Swift Passage of AMASR Act Amendment for Flexible Buffer Zones
•A parliamentary panel has recommended expeditious passage of amendments to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958.
•The committee emphasized particular attention to the "flexible" buffer zone provisions, making 100-meter and 200-meter limits adaptable.
•It urged the Ministry of Culture to earmark a portion of the Rs 365 crore annual ticketing revenue for reinvestment in centrally protected monuments.
•The panel asked ASI to formulate clear SOPs for denotification decisions with a 90-day timeline and establish a time-bound mechanism for requests affecting public infrastructure.
•Recommendations also include exploring community participation models, an action plan for underwater archaeology, and collaboration with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
