Section 9 — When treasure may be declared ownerless.

The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878
If upon such enquiry the Collector sees no reason to believe that the treasure was so hidden; or if, where a period is fixed under section 8, no suit is instituted as aforesaid within such period to the knowledge of the Collector; or if such suit is instituted within such period, and the plaintiff's claim is finally rejected; the Collector may declare the treasure to be ownerless. Appeal against such declaration.-- Any person aggrieved by a declaration made under this section may appeal against the same within two months from the date thereof to the Chief Controlling Revenue authority. 1 Subject to such appeal, every such declaration shall be final and conclusive.

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