The Indian Treasure-trove Act

Notice by finder of treasure

Notification requiring claimants to appear

Forfeiture of right on failure to appear

Matters to be enquired into and determined by the collector

Time to be allowed for  suit by person claiming the 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

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

Settlement of such dispute

And division thereupon

Power to acquire the treasure on behalf of Government

Decision of Collector final, and  no suit to lie against him for acts done bona fide

Collector to exercise powers of Civil Court

Power to make rules


PROCEDURE ON FINDING TREASURE


Any person who has so appeared and claimed may, within one
month from the date of such order, institute a suit in the Civil Court to obtain a decree declaring his right;
and in every such suit the finder of the treasure and all persons disputing such claim before the Collector
shall be made defendants.


LAWGIST

# 14 Settlement of such dispute