Deaccession

A heritage asset may be deaccessioned and removed from the Register in any one or more of the following circumstances– (a) where the asset is damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster and the cost of the repair is determined to outweigh the value of the asset; (b) where the asset is in a state of disrepair or has deteriorated such that conservation and maintenance outweigh the value of the (c) where a duplicate or similar asset is acquired that is in a better condition and is determined National Cultural Heritage Preservation 29 to have more value for exhibition and research (d) where major urban development or state sponsored infrastructural projects impact the heritage asset and it has been determined by NICH and the Council that the value of such projects outweighs the conservation of such