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Section 4: Notice by finder of treasure.

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

Whenever any treasure exceeding in amount or value ten rupees is found, the finder shall, as soon as practicable, give to the Collector notice in writing--

(a) of the nature and amount or approximate value of such treasure;

(b) of the place in which it was found;

(c) of the date of the finding;

and either deposit the treasure in the nearest Government treasury, or give the Collector such security as the Collector thinks fit, to produce the treasure at such time and place as he may from time to time require.

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ActThe Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878
Section4
Marginal noteNotice by finder of treasure.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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