Section 4, Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 [S13-FZR]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 26 February 1878.
4. Registration of commissioners appointed by the court.—(1) Every commissioner appointed by the court shall, within thirty days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the taking of evidence on commission after such commencement, within thirty days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the High Court in Form B, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees. (2) The High Court shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No commissioner appointed by the court shall carry on the taking of evidence on commission unless registered under this section.
Defined terms in this text (2)
Court: Section 2, Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 [S13FXW] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "court" means a court of civil jurisdiction and includes a tribunal constituted under this Act
Court: 49 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 [S13FXW] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (1)
Circular of the Department of Legal Affairs dated 5th December, 1878 on section 4 of the Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 [C10-93E], 5 December 1878, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 (6 of 1878)".
Cited by (3)
Section 11, Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 [S13-G6W], 26 February 1878, Band A. "section 4".
Section 16, Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 [S13-GB6], 26 February 1878, Band A. "section 4".
Rule 3, Indian Treasure Trove Act Rules, 1879 [S13-K4M], 3 May 1879, Band A. "sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Act".
Not held (0)
none
Duties published under this section (1)
D10-4X3. Every commissioner appointed by the court: Apply for registration to the High Court in Form B, fee two hundred rupees; thirty days from the commencement of the Act, or from beginning the activity; Form B. Published by Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice (synthetic record).