The Indian Treasure-trove Act
An Act to amend the law relating to Treasure-trove.1878
List of Chapters & Sections
PRELIMINARY
PROCEDURE ON FINDING TREASURE
4Notice by finder of treasure5Notification requiring claimants to appear6Forfeiture of right on failure to appear7Matters to be enquired into and determined by the collector8Time to be allowed for suit by person claiming the treasure9When treasure may be declared ownerless10Proceedings subsequent to declaration11When no other person claims as owner of place, treasure to be given to finder12When only one such person claims and his claim is not disputed,treasure to be divided,and shares to be delivered to parties13In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed14Settlement of such dispute15And division thereupon16Power to acquire the treasure on behalf of Government17Decision of Collector final, and no suit to lie against him for acts done bona fide18Collector to exercise powers of Civil Court19Power to make rulesPENALTIES