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Ancient Monuments Act

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Ancient Monuments Act | Joint Survey Mandatory Before Land Conversion Denial; Karnataka HC Quashes Presumptive Rejection : Karnataka HC
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Ancient Monuments Act | Joint Survey Mandatory Before Land Conversion Denial; Karnataka HC Quashes Presumptive Rejection : Karnataka HC

Karnataka High Court ruled that land conversion denials under the Ancient Monuments Act must be based on joint surveys, not administrative presumptions. The Court quashed a denial order and directed fresh consideration after on-ground verification, reinforcing due process in property disputes involving protected monuments.