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Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 Section 9 - Bare Act

StateCentral Government
Year
Section TitleWhen Treasure May Be Declared Ownerless
Act Info:

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 or

if such suit isf the Collector; orif such suit is instituted within such period, and the plaintiff's claim is finally rejected; the Collector may declare the treasure to be ownerlessection

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 {.For definition of Chief Controlling Revenue Authority, see the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), section 3 (10).}

Subject to such appeal, every such declaration shall be final and conclusive.




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