Section 20: Penalty on finder failing to give notice, etc.

The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878Central Act · Act 6 of 1878

If the finder of any treasure fails to give the notice, or does not either make the deposit or give the security, required by section 4, or alters or attempts to alter such treasure so as to conceal its identity, the share of such treasur e, or the money in lieu thereof to which he would otherwise be entitled, shall vest in Government,

and he shall, on conviction before a Magistrate, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878
Section	20
Marginal note	Penalty on finder failing to give notice, etc.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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