1[30A. Punishment for construction, etc., in prohibited area.--Whoever raises, on and after
the date on which the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and
Validation) Bill, 2010, receives the assent of the President, any construction in the prohibited area,
shall be punishable with imprisonment not exceeding two years or with fine which may extend to one
lakh rupees or with both.]
1. Ins. by s. 9, ibid. (w.e.f. 16-6-1992).