Central Act
The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878
An Act to amend the law relating to Treasure-trove.
| Act number | 06 of 1878 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1878-02-13 |
| In force from | 1878-02-13 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Culture |
| Sections | 21 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Culture
- The Lalit Kala Akadami (Taking Over of Management) Act, 1997
- The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993
- The Public Records Act, 1993
- The Asiatic Society Act, 1984
- The Rampur Raza Library Act, 1975
- The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
- The Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library Act, 1969
- The Salar Jung Museum Act, 1961
Questions this page answers
When did the The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878 come into force?
It came into force on 1878-02-13, having been enacted on 1878-02-13.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Culture.
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