law: Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
  21.Excavations in protected areas.-
  An archaeological officer or an officer
  
  authorized by him in this behalf or any person holding a license granted in this
  
  behalf under this Act (hereinafter referred to as the licensee) may, after
  
  giving notice in writing to the Collector and the owner, enter upon and make
  
  excavations in any protected area.