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The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878

Central

An Act to amend the law relating to Treasure-trove.

Act number
6 of 1878
Ministry
Ministry of Culture
Enacted
13 Feb 1878
In force from
13 Feb 1878

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

21 sections

  1. Section 1Short title.
  2. Section 2[Repealed.].
  3. Section 3Interpretation-clause.
  4. Section 4Notice by finder of treasure.
  5. Section 5Notification requiring claimants to appear.
  6. Section 6Forfeiture of right on failure to appear.
  7. Section 7Matters to be enquired into and determined by the Collector.
  8. Section 8Time to be allowed for suit by person claiming the treasure.
  9. Section 9When treasure may be declared ownerless.
  10. Section 10Proceedings subsequent to declaration.
  11. Section 11When no other person claims as owner of place, treasure to be given to finder.
  12. Section 12When only one such person claims and his claim is not disputed,treasure to be divided,and shares to be delivered to parties.
  13. Section 13In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed.
  14. Section 14Settlement of such dispute.
  15. Section 15And division thereupon.
  16. Section 16Power to acquire the treasure on behalf of Government.
  17. Section 17Decision of Collector final, and no suit to lie against him for acts done bona fide.
  18. Section 18Collector to exercise powers of Civil Court.
  19. Section 19Power to make rules.
  20. Section 20Penalty on finder failing to give notice, etc.
  21. Section 21Penalty on owner abetting offence under section 20.