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THE TREASURE-TROVE ACT, 1878
(ACT NO. VI OF 1878). |
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An act to amend the law relating to Treasure-trove
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Preamble |
WHEREAS it is expedient to amend the law relating to treasure-trove; It is hereby enacted as follows:- |
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CONTENTS |
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SECTIONS |
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PRELIMINARY |
1. Short title
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It extends to the whole of [Bangladesh].
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2. [Repealed]
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3. Interpretation-clause
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"Treasure"
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"Collector"
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"Owner"
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PROCEDURE ON FINDING TREASURE |
4. Notice by finder of treasure
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5. Notification requiring claimants to appear
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6. Forfeiture of right on failure to appear
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7. Matters to be enquired into and determined by the Collector
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8. Time to be allowed for suit by person claiming the treasure
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9. When treasure may be declared ownerless
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Appeal against such declaration
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10. Proceedings subsequent to declaration
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11. When no other person claims as owner of place, treasure to be given to finder
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12. When only one such person claims and his claim is not disputed, treasure to be divided, and shares to be delivered to parties
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13. In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed
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14. Settlement of such dispute,
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15. and division thereupon
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16. Power to acquire the treasure on behalf of Government
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17. Decision of Collector final, and no suit to lie against him for acts done bona fide
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18. Collector to exercise powers of Civil Court
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19. Power to make rules
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PENALTIES |
20. Penalty on finder failing to give notice, etc.
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21. Penalty on owner abetting offence under section 20
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PRELIMINARY |
" treasure" means anything of any value
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"Collector" means (1) any Revenue-officer in independent
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When any person is entitled, under any
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Copyright © 2010,
Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division
Ministry of Law, Justice and
Parliamentary Affairs |
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