The Kerala Treasure Trove Act, 1968
State Act of Kerala ยท Act 30 of 196821 provisions
The enactment
| Type | Act |
|---|---|
| Citation | Act 30 of 1968 |
| Year | 1968 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Kerala |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 21 |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement
- Section 2 Definitions
- Section 3 Notice by finder of treasure trove
- Section 4 Notification requiring claimants to appear
- Section 5 Forfeiture of right on failure to appear
- Section 6 Matters to be enquired into and determined by the Collector
- Section 7 Time to be allowed for suit by person claiming the treasure trove
- Section 8 When treasure trove may be declared ownerless
- Section 9 Proceeding subsequent to declaration
- Section 10 When no other person claims as owner of the place, treasure trove to be given to the finder
- Section 11 When only one person claims, and his claim is not disputed, treasure trove to be divided
- Section 12 In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed
- Section 13 Settlement of dispute
- Section 14 Division of treasure trove on the establishment of claim in court
- Section 15 Power to acquire treasure trove on behalf of the Government
- Section 17 Collector to exercise powers of civil court
- Section 18 Penalty on finder failing to give notice, etc
- Section 19 Penalty on owner abetting offence under section 18
- Section 20 Penalty on owner or occupier for failure to give notice under section 3
- Section 21 Power to make rules
- Section 22 Repeal
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