Arunachal Pradesh Heritage Act, 2015 (Act No. 8 of 2017). Country/Territory Arunachal Pradesh (India) Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for conservation and protection of heritage sites which shall include buildings artifacts, structures, areas, streets and precincts of historic or cultural or environmental significance (heritage building, and heritage precincts) and natural or cultural or environmental significance and sites of scenic beauty and also to provide for conservation and protection of area of environmental sensitivity and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Cultural heritage Community management Authorization/permit Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 21 July 2017. Abstract This Act provides for the Arunachal Pradesh Heritage Act. It specifies conservation and protection of heritage sites, including: buildings artifacts, structures, areas, streets and precincts of historic or cultural or environmental significance and natural, cultural or environmental significance and sites of scenic beauty, etc. It also creates the Arunachal Pradesh Heritage Authority with the following functions: a) regulate the conservation, protection and administration of heritage sites, including the issuing of permission for development which may affect heritage sites; b) list and grade the heritage sites; c) advise the Government on conservation policies relating to heritage sites; d) evolve guidelines for listing, grading and inspection for the conservation of heritage sites; e) identify priorities for implementing conservation projects relating to heritage sites; f) administer the Arunachal Pradesh Heritage Conservation Fund; g) constitute committees to assist in the function of issuing permissions; h) monitor the implementation of heritage conservation plans; i) grant incentives to development rights for conservation of heritage of environment, etc. Full text English Website indiacode.nic.in