Section 13
of Antiquities and Treasure Trove Act
Section 13
The Permanent Secretary may in his discretion grant or refuse any application for a licence to excavate and shall inform the Director of his decision:
Provided that no such licence shall be granted unless the Permanent
Secretary is satisfied after such enquiry as he may deem it necessary to make —
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(a)
that the owner of the land where the proposed excavation is to be made has consented to the excavation; and
(b)
that the proposed excavation will not cause any damage or inconvenience to persons residing in the vicinity of such land or to any place used for religious purposes, or to any cemetery, school, water source or supply, irrigation or drainage works or public road, or that if any such damage is likely to be caused adequate provision has been made by the applicant for the payment of compensation therefor;
and
(c)
that the applicant is able to furnish security for the due observance by him of the provisions of this Act or any rule made thereunder, and of any conditions subject to which the licence may be issued.
Terms and conditions of licence.