National Heritage Act 2005 · Updated to 1 Jun 2006 · Part XI · Treasure Trove
77. When treasure trove may be declared ownerless
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Where—
(a)
after such enquiry the District Officer sees no reason to believe that the treasure trove was so hidden;
(b)
a period is fixed under section 76, no suit is instituted within such period to the knowledge of the District
Officer; or
(c)
such suit is instituted within such period and the claimant’s claim is finally rejected, the District Officer may declare the treasure trove to be ownerless.
(2)
Any person aggrieved by a declaration made under subsection (1) may appeal against the declaration within two months from the date of the declaration to the High Court.