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The KARNATAKA TREASURE TROVE ACT, 1962

karnataka · 1963

  • S. 1Adapted by the Karnataka Adaptations of Laws Order, 1973 w
  • S. 2Definitions
  • S. 3Notice to Deputy Commissioner of finding of treasure
  • S. 4Notification by Deputy Commissioner
  • S. 5Forfeiture of right to treasure
  • S. 6Enquiry by the Deputy Commissioner
  • S. 7Suit by person claiming the treasure in certain cases
  • S. 8Treasure to be declared ownerless in certain cases
  • S. 9Proceedings subsequent to declaration
  • S. 10When no other person claims as owner of place, treasure to be given to finder
  • S. 11When only one such person claims, and his claim is not disputed, treasure to be divided
  • S. 12Stay of proceedings when ownership of place where treasure was found is in dispute
  • S. 13Settlement of dispute and division of treasure
  • S. 14Division when value of treasure exceeds one lakh
  • S. 15Power to acquire the treasure on behalf of Government
  • S. 16Decision of Deputy Commissioner final and no suit to lie against him for acts done bone fide
  • S. 17Deputy Commissioner to exercise powers of Civil Court
  • S. 18Penalty on finder, failing to give notice, etc
  • S. 19Penalty on owner abetting offences under section 18
  • S. 20Power to make rules
  • S. 21Repeal and savings
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