The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878
uttar-pradesh · 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- S. 2[Repealed.].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.