Section 6

Forfeiture of right on failure to appear.

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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    Any person having any right to such treasure or any part thereof, as owner of the place in which it was found or otherwise, and not appearing as required by the notification issued under section 5, shall forfeit such right.

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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