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The indian treasure-trove act, 1878

rajasthan · 1878

  • S. 1Short title.
  • S. 2[Repealed.].
  • S. 3Interpretation-clause.
  • S. 4Notice by finder of treasure.
  • S. 5Notification requiring claimants to appear.
  • S. 6Forfeiture of right on failure to appear.
  • S. 7Matters to be enquired into and determined by the Collector.
  • S. 8Time to be allowed for suit by person claiming the treasure.
  • S. 9When treasure may be declared ownerless.
  • S. 10Proceedings subsequent to declaration.
  • S. 11When no other person claims as owner of place, treasure to be given to finder.
  • S. 12When only one such person claims and his claim is not disputed,treasure to be divided,and shares to be delivered to parties.
  • S. 13In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed.
  • S. 14Settlement of such dispute.
  • S. 15And division thereupon.
  • S. 16Power to acquire the treasure on behalf of Government.
  • S. 17Decision of Collector final, and no suit to lie against him for acts done bona fide.
  • S. 18Collector to exercise powers of Civil Court.
  • S. 19Power to make rules.
  • S. 20Penalty on finder failing to give notice, etc.
  • S. 21Penalty on owner abetting offence under section 20.
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