Section 13: In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed

Q: What does Section 13 of The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878 (TITA) deal with?

Section 13 TITA pertains to "In case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed". It is part of the The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 13 of The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878 (TITA) governs in case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 13 TITA still in force?

Yes, Section 13 of the The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 13 TITA?

धारा 13 TITA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 13 of the The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878. Section 13 of The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878 (TITA) governs in case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 13 TITA?

Dhara 13 TITA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 13 of the The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 13 of The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878 (TITA) governs in case of dispute as to ownership of place, proceedings to be stayed. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 13 of The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878?

Cite as: "Section 13, The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878 (TITA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878, 1878, § 13 (India).

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- When a declaration has been made as aforesaid in respect of any treasure, and two or more persons have appeared as aforesaid and each of them claimed as owner of the place where such treasure was found, or the right of any person who has so appeared and claimed is disputed by the finder of such treasure, the Collector shall retain such treasure and shall make an order staying his proceedings with a view to the matter being enquired into and determined by a Civil Court.