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Ancient Monuments Act
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Buffer Zone
A legally defined protected area surrounding a heritage monument — in India, 100 m prohibited and 200 m regulated zones under the AMASR Amendment Act 2010.
ASI
The Government of India body responsible for protecting, conserving and maintaining India's approximately 3,693 centrally protected monuments.
AMASR Act
The primary Indian legislation protecting centrally important monuments and archaeological sites — defining protected monuments, prohibited areas and the role of ASI.
NMA
The statutory body established under the AMASR Amendment Act 2010 to manage permissions for development within the regulated areas around ASI protected monuments.