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bruneilawsby aturio
In force2002 Revised Edition
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Part VI · Treasure Trove

28. When treasure trove may be declared ownerless

(1)

If upon such enquiry the District Officer sees no reason to believe that the treasure trove was so hidden; or

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if, where a period is fixed under section 27, no suit is instituted as aforesaid within such period to the knowledge of the District Officer; or if such suit is instituted within such period and the plaintiff’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 same within 2 months from the date thereof to the

High Court.

(3)

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

Report

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Part VII

Export of Antiquities and Historical Objects

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Part VIII

Powers of the Director

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Part IX

Penalties

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Part X

Miscellaneous and Rules

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