When a declaration has been made as aforesaid in respect of any treasure, and two or more persons have appeared as aforesaid and each of them claimed as owner of the place where such treasure was found, or the right of any person who has so appeared and claimed is disputed by the finder of such treasure, the Collector shall retain such treasure and shall make an order staying his proceedings with a view to the matter being enquired into and determined by a Civil Court.
Section 13: In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed.
The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878Central Act · Act 6 of 1878
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878 |
|---|---|
| Section | 13 |
| Marginal note | In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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