Act 6 of 1878

The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878

An Act to amend the law relating to Treasure-trove.

Section	Title
1	Short title.	Read
2	[Repealed.].	Read
3	Interpretation-clause.	Read
4	Notice by finder of treasure.	Read
5	Notification requiring claimants to appear.	Read
6	Forfeiture of right on failure to appear.	Read
7	Matters to be enquired into and determined by the Collector.	Read
8	Time to be allowed for suit by person claiming the treasure.	Read
9	When treasure may be declared ownerless.	Read
10	Proceedings subsequent to declaration.	Read
11	When no other person claims as owner of place, treasure to be given to finder.	Read
12	When only one such person claims and his claim is not disputed,treasure to be divided,and shares to be delivered to parties.	Read
13	In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed.	Read
14	Settlement of such dispute.	Read
15	And division thereupon.	Read
16	Power to acquire the treasure on behalf of Government.	Read
17	Decision of Collector final, and no suit to lie against him for acts done bona fide.	Read
18	Collector to exercise powers of Civil Court.	Read
19	Power to make rules.	Read
20	Penalty on finder failing to give notice, etc.	Read
21	Penalty on owner abetting offence under section 20.	Read