Lawgist9When treasure may be declared ownerless
If upon such enquiry the Collector sees no reason to believe that the treasure was so hidden; or
if, where a period is fixed under section 8, no suit is instituted as aforesaid within such period to the knowledge of the Collector; or
if such suit is instituted within such period, and the plaintiff's claim is finally rejected;
the Collector may declare the treasure to be ownerless.
Appeal against such declaration.--Any person aggrieved by a declaration made under this section may appeal against the same within two months from the date thereof to the Chief Controlling Revenue Authority.1
Subject to such appeal, every such declaration shall be final and conclusive.
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1. For definition of Chief Controlling Revenue Authority, see the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), s. 3(10).
- 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
