# 13 In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed

When a declaration has been made as aforesaid in respect of any treasure, and two or more persons have appeared as aforesaid and each of them claimed as owner of the place where such treasure was found, or the right of any person who has so appeared and claimed is disputed by the finder of such treasure, the Collector shall retain such treasure and shall make an order staying his proceedings with a view to the matter being enquired into and determined by a Civil Court.

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PROCEDURE ON FINDING TREASURE

When treasure may be declared ownerless

Proceedings subsequent to declaration

When no other person claims as owner of place, treasure to be given to finder

When only one such person claims and his claim is not disputed,treasure to be divided,and shares to be delivered to parties

Settlement of such dispute

And division thereupon

Power to acquire the treasure on behalf of Government

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