The KERALA TREASURE TROVE ACT, 1968
kerala · 1968
- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement
- S. 2Definitions
- S. 3Notice by finder of treasure trove
- S. 4Notification requiring claimants to appear
- S. 5Forfeiture of right on failure to appear
- S. 6Matters to be enquired into and determined by the Collector
- S. 7Time to be allowed for suit by person claiming the treasure trove
- S. 8When treasure trove may be declared ownerless
- S. 9Proceeding subsequent to declaration
- S. 10When no other person claims as owner of the place, treasure trove to be given to the finder
- S. 11When only one person claims, and his claim is not disputed, treasure trove to be divided
- S. 12In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed
- S. 13Settlement of dispute
- S. 14Division of treasure trove on the establishment of claim in court
- S. 15Power to acquire treasure trove on behalf of the Government
- S. 16Decision of Collector final and no suit to lie against him for acts done in good faith
- S. 17Collector to exercise powers of civil court
- S. 18Penalty on finder failing to give notice, etc
- S. 19Penalty on owner abetting offence under section 18
- S. 20Penalty on owner or occupier for failure to give notice under section 3
- S. 21Power to make rules
- S. 22Repeal