What is Manipur Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act?
{{See also|Ancient Sites in Manipur}} The '''Manipur Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1976''' is a legal [[act]] passed by the [[Government of Manipur]], India. It aims at the protection and the preservation of the ancient and historical monuments and the archaeological sites and remains of [[Manipur]]. Presently, there are 51 protected monuments under the act. To incorporate and protect more sites and monuments of the state, this act was further amended in 1996 substituting 100 years by 75 years for classifying a monument eligible for protection. {{Asia-stub}} [[Category:Legislation]] [[Category:Manipur]]