(1) (i) If, upon such enquiry, the Collector sees no reason to believe that the treasure trove was hidden within one hundred years before the date of the finding; or
(ii) if, where a period is fixed under section 7, no suit is instituted as aforesaid within such period, to the knowledge of the Collector; or
(iii) if such suit is instituted within such period and the plaintiff’s claim is finally rejected, the Collector may declare the treasure trove to be ownerless.
(2) Any person aggrieved by a declaration made under sub-section (1) may appeal against the same within two months from the date thereof to the Board of Revenue:
Provided that no appeal shall lie from a declaration made under sub-section (1) in a case referred to in clause (iii) of the said sub-section.
(3) Subject to such appeal, every such declaration shall be final and conclusive.
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