In force
The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878
21 sections · As amended up to 2026-08
Sections
- 1Short title
- 2[Repealed.]
- 3Interpretation-clause
- 4Notice by finder of treasure
- 5Notification requiring claimants to appear
- 6Forfeiture of right on failure to appear
- 7Matters to be enquired into and determined by the Collector
- 8Time to be allowed for suit by person claiming the treasure
- 9When treasure may be declared ownerless
- 10Proceedings subsequent to declaration
- 11When no other person claims as owner of place, treasure to be given to finder
- 12When only one such person claims and his claim is not disputed,treasure to be divided,and shares to be delivered to parties
- 13In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed
- 14Settlement of such dispute
- 15And division thereupon
- 16Power to acquire the treasure on behalf of Government
- 17Decision of Collector final, and no suit to lie against him for acts done bona fide
- 18Collector to exercise powers of Civil Court
- 19Power to make rules
- 20Penalty on finder failing to give notice, etc
- 21Penalty on owner abetting offence under section 20