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Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878: sections with instruments beneath them (1)

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Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 [A10-4SG]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 26 February 1878.

Dates: made 26 February 1878; in force 26 February 1878; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band A.

Synthetic. The words of this Act are generated by the register; its title, number and year are real.

Cite: Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878, Act 6 of 1878 [A10-4SG]. Machine: A10-4SG.

Sections (17)

Chapter I. PRELIMINARY

Chapter II. HIGH COURT

Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement [S13-FWY]

Section 2. Definitions [S13-FXW]

Section 3. Appointment of High Court [S13-FYT]

Section 4. Registration of commissioners appointed by the court [S13-FZR]

Section 5. Prohibition of the translation of documents for the court without licence [S13-G0G]

Section 6. Grant of licence [S13-G1J]

Section 7. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns [S13-G2M]

Section 8. Powers of Registrar [S13-G3P]

Section 9. Power to issue directions [S13-G4R]

Section 10. Power to exempt [S13-G5T]

Section 11. Penalty for contravention [S13-G6W]

Section 12. Offences by companies [S13-G7Y]

Section 13. Appeal [S13-G80]

Section 14. Cognizance of offences [S13-G92]

Section 15. Protection of action taken in good faith [S13-GA4]

Section 16. Power to make rules [S13-GB6]

Section 17. Power to remove difficulties [S13-GC8]

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Acted on by (2)

Amends: Indian Treasure Trove Act (Amendment) Act, 1911 [A10-7Q0], 27 September 1911. "section 13 of the Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 (6 of 1878)".

Corresponds to: Indian Treasure Trove (Amendment) Bill, 2013 [A12-EC2], 16 January 2013.

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