Section 122(d) in The Madurai City Municipal Corporation Act, 1971
(d)such ancient monuments protected under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904 (Central Act VII of 1904) and such ancient and historical monuments declared by or under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (Central Act XXIV of 1958) to be of national importance and also such ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains protected under the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966) or parts thereof as are not used as residential quarters or public office;