Meghalaya Heritage Act, 2012 (Act No. 9 of 2012). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Meghalaya Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for conservation and protection of heritage sites which shall include buildings, artefacts, structures, areas, streets and precincts of historic or cultural or environmental significance (heritage buildings and heritage precincts) and natural features of environmental significance and sites of scenic beauty and also to provide for conservation and protection of areas of environmental sensitivity. Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Cultural heritage Community management Authorization/permit Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides for the conservation and protection of heritage sites which shall include buildings, artefacts, structures, areas, streets and precincts of historic or cultural or environmental significance (heritage buildings and heritage precincts) and natural features of environmental significance and sites of scenic beauty and also to provide for conservation and protection of areas of environmental sensitivity. In addition, it establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the Meghalaya Heritage Authority entitled to perform the following activities: granting permission for development which may affect heritage sites or their surroundings; classify the heritage sites; advise the Government on conservation policies relating to heritage sites; create guidelines for the conservation of heritage sites; identify priorities for implementing conservation projects relating to heritage sites; manage the Meghalaya Heritage Conservation Fund; constitute committees to grant permission for development which may affect heritage sites; monitor the implementation of heritage conservation plans; grant incentives for conservation of heritage of environment, etc. Full text English Website indiacode.nic.in