LawgistThe Indian Treasure-trove Act
10Proceedings subsequent to declaration
When a declaration has been made in respect of any treasure under section 9, such treasure shall, in accordance with the provisions hereinafter contained, either be delivered to the finder thereof, or be divided between him and the owner of the place in which it has been found in manner hereinafter provided.
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PROCEDURE ON FINDING TREASURE
- 4 Notice by finder of treasure
- 5 Notification requiring claimants to appear
- 6 Forfeiture of right on failure to appear
- 7 Matters to be enquired into and determined by the collector
- 8 Time to be allowed for suit by person claiming the treasure
- 9 When treasure may be declared ownerless
- 10 Proceedings subsequent to declaration
- 11 When no other person claims as owner of place, treasure to be given to finder
- 12 When only one such person claims and his claim is not disputed,treasure to be divided,and shares to be delivered to parties
- 13 In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed
- 14 Settlement of such dispute
- 15 And division thereupon
- 16 Power to acquire the treasure on behalf of Government
- 17 Decision of Collector final, and no suit to lie against him for acts done bona fide
- 18 Collector to exercise powers of Civil Court
- 19 Power to make rules
