Section 11

When no other person claims as owner of place, treasure to be given to finder.

The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878

  • Act 6 of 1878
  • Ministry of Culture
About this Act

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

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    When a declaration has been made in respect of any treasure as aforesaid, and no person other than the finder of such treasure has appeared as required by the notification published under section 5 and claimed a share of the treasure as owner of the place in which it has been found, the Collector shall deliver such treasure to the finder thereof.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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