The Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority Act, 2002, establishes a specialized regulatory body to protect and manage the Hampi World Heritage Site in Karnataka. It regulates all land use, construction, and development activities within the designated Core, Buffer, and Peripheral zones. The Act applies to any individual, company, or local authority intending to undertake development work in these areas. It matters to ordinary citizens because it prevents unauthorized construction that could damage the archaeological and historical integrity of the site, ensuring that Hampi remains preserved for future generations while providing a structured legal process for obtaining development permissions.
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Chronological legislative evolution of The Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority Act, 2002 across statutory gazettes and amending Acts.