Section 14: Division of treasure trove on the establishment of claim in court
The Kerala Treasure Trove Act, 1968State Act of Kerala · Act 30 of 1968
(1) If any such suit is instituted and the plaintiff's claim is finally established therein, the Collector shall, subject to the provisions of section 11, divide the treasure trove between him and the finder.
(2) If no such suit is instituted as aforesaid, or if the claims of the plaintiffs in all such suits are finally rejected, the Collector shall deliver the treasure trove to the finder.