The Karnataka Treasure Trove Act, 1962
State Act of Karnataka ยท Act 23 of 196321 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to treasure trove in the State of Karnataka |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 23 of 1963 |
| Year | 1963 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Karnataka |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 21 |
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- Section 1 Short title and extent
- Section 2 Definitions
- Section 3 Notice to Deputy Commissioner of finding of treasure
- Section 4 Notification by Deputy Commissioner
- Section 5 Forfeiture of right to treasure
- Section 6 Enquiry by the Deputy Commissioner
- Section 7 Suit by person claiming the treasure in certain cases
- Section 8 Treasure to be declared ownerless in certain cases
- Section 9 Proceedings subsequent to declaration
- Section 10 When no other person claims as owner of place, treasure to be given to finder
- Section 11 When only one such person claims, and his claim is not disputed, treasure to be divided
- Section 12 Stay of proceedings when ownership of place where treasure was found is in dispute
- Section 13 Settlement of dispute and division of treasure
- Section 14 Division when value of treasure exceeds one lakh
- Section 15 Power to acquire the treasure on behalf of Government
- Section 16 Decision of Deputy Commissioner final and no suit to lie against him for acts done bone fide
- Section 17 Deputy Commissioner to exercise powers of Civil Court
- Section 18 Penalty on finder, failing to give notice, etc
- Section 19 Penalty on owner abetting offences under section 18
- Section 20 Power to make rules
- Section 21 Repeal and savings
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