The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878
Central Act ยท Act 6 of 187820 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to amend the law relating to Treasure-trove. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 6 of 1878 |
| Year | 1878 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Culture |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 20 |
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- Section 1 Short title.
- Section 3 Interpretation-clause.
- Section 4 Notice by finder of treasure.
- Section 5 Notification requiring claimants to appear.
- Section 6 Forfeiture of right on failure to appear.
- Section 7 Matters to be enquired into and determined by the Collector.
- Section 8 Time to be allowed for suit by person claiming the treasure.
- Section 9 When treasure may be declared ownerless.
- Section 10 Proceedings subsequent to declaration.
- Section 11 When no other person claims as owner of place, treasure to be given to finder.
- Section 12 When only one such person claims and his claim is not disputed,treasure to be divided,and shares to be delivered to parties.
- Section 13 In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed.
- Section 14 Settlement of such dispute.
- Section 15 And division thereupon.
- Section 16 Power to acquire the treasure on behalf of Government.
- Section 17 Decision of Collector final, and no suit to lie against him for acts done bona fide.
- Section 18 Collector to exercise powers of Civil Court.
- Section 19 Power to make rules.
- Section 20 Penalty on finder failing to give notice, etc.
- Section 21 Penalty on owner abetting offence under section 20.
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