Section List

Act Number: 6

Act Name: The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878

Year: 1878

Enactment Date: 1878-02-13

Long Title: An Act to amend the law relating to Treasure-trove.

Ministry: Ministry of Culture

Department:

Section NumberTitleActions
1Short title.
2[Repealed.].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.
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.
21Penalty on owner abetting offence under section 20.
12When only one such person claims and his claim is not disputed,treasure to be divided,and shares to be delivered to parties.
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