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The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878
An Act to amend the law relating to Treasure-trove.
Some chapters of this Act are incomplete in our copy — a few sections did not come through from the source. For a section missing here, read the Government text (India Code or the State Gazette).
Act No. 06 of 1878 · Ministry of Culture
- Sections
- 20
- Classified offences
- 1
Contents
- 1Short title.
- 2[Repealed.].(Repealed)
- 3Interpretation-clause.
- 4Notice by finder of treasure.
- 5Notification requiring claimants to appear.
- 6Forfeiture of right on failure to appear.
- 7Matters to be enquired into and determined by the Collector.
- 8Time to be allowed for suit by person claiming the treasure.
- 9When treasure may be declared ownerless.
- 10Proceedings subsequent to declaration.
- 11When no other person claims as owner of place, treasure to be given to finder.
- 12When only one such person claims and his claim is not disputed,treasure to be divided,and shares to be delivered to parties.
- 13In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed.
- 14Settlement of such dispute.
- 15And division thereupon.
- 16Power to acquire the treasure on behalf of Government.
- 17Decision of Collector final, and no suit to lie against him for acts done bona fide.
- 18Collector to exercise powers of Civil Court.
- 19Power to make rules.
- 20Penalty on finder failing to give notice, etc.