Section 27
Traffic in movable antiquities
Act: Antiquities Act 1975
💡 Section Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
| Statute Name | Antiquities Act 1975 |
| Section Identifier | 27 |
| Provision Title | Traffic in movable antiquities |
Quick Q&A خلاصہ:
Q1: What does Section 27 of Antiquities Act 1975 cover?
It covers: "Traffic in movable antiquities". You can read the full text of the provisions on this page.
Q2: Are there court cases citing Section 27?
Yes, related judicial decisions citing this section are indexed in the "Citing Judgments" section.
Section Provisions
ACT VII OF 1976 ANTIQUITIES ACT, 1975 ACT VII OF 1976 ANTIQUITIES ACT, 1975 An Act to repeal and re‑enact the law relating to the preservation and protection of antiquities 27. Traffic in movable antiquities ‑(1) If the Federal Government appre hends that movable antiquities in any place in Pakistan are being sold or removed to the detriment of Pakistan, it may, by notification in the official Gazette, prohibit or restrict the movement of any such antiquity or any class of such antiquities for such period and between such places in Pakistan as may be specified in the notification, except with, and in accordance with the terms of, the written permission of the Director. (2) Whoever contravenes the provisions of a notification under sub section (1) shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to three year:, or with fine, or with both. (3) The Court trying an offence under subsection (2) may direct that any antiquity in respect of which the offence has been committed shall stand for feited to the Federal Government.
How to cite this provision:
Section 27 of Antiquities Act 1975 ("Traffic in movable antiquities"), Pakistan Law Portal, available at: https://paklawportal.com/statute/section/117677