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Section 9: When treasure may be declared ownerless.

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

If upon such enquiry the Collector sees no reason to believe that the treasure was so hidden; or

if, where a period is fixed under section 8, no suit is instituted as aforesaid within such period to the knowledge of the Collector; or

if such suit is instituted within such period, and the plaintiff's claim is finally rejected;

the Collector may declare the treasure to be ownerless.

Appeal against such declaration.--Any person aggrieved by a declaration made under this section may appeal against the same within two months from the date thereof to the Chief Controlling Revenue authority.

Subject to such appeal, every such declaration shall be final and conclusive.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878
Section9
Marginal noteWhen treasure may be declared ownerless.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

How this provision has been amended

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

  • other. . For definition of Chief Controlling Revenue authority, see the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), s. 3(10).

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