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Detailed explanation-1: -ASI declared 6 monuments of national importance in 2018.
Detailed explanation-2: -[28th August, 1958.] An Act to provide for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance, for the regulation of archaeological excavations and for the protection of sculptures, carvings and other like objects. 1.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Bill amends the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. Construction in ‘prohibited areas’: The Act defines a ‘prohibited area’ as an area of 100 meters around a protected monument or area. The central government can extend the prohibited area beyond 100 meters.
Detailed explanation-4: -The report notes that “out of the 92 monuments declared as missing by the CAG, 42 have been identified due to efforts made by the ASI.” Of the remaining 50, 26 have been accounted for, as mentioned earlier, while 24 are untraceable.