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


On the day notified under
section 5, the Collector shall cause the treasure to be produced before him, and shall enquire as to
and determine--

(a) the person by whom, the place in which, and the circumstances under which, such treasure
was found; and

(b) as far as is possible the person by whom, and the circumstances under which, such treasure
was hidden.

LAWGIST

# 7 Matters to be enquired into and determined by the collector