Section 18(2) in The West Bengal Preservation Of Historical Monuments And Objects And Excavation Of Archaeological Sites Act, 1957.
(2)The power of compulsory purchase given by this section shall not extend to -(a)any image or symbol actually used for the purpose of any religious observance; or(b)anything which the owner desires to retain on any reasonable ground personal to himself or to any of his ancestors or to any member of his family.Excavation of Archaeological Sites
