section 24
Penalty on finder failing to give notice
The Jammu and Kashmir Treasure Trove Act, 1954General195425 sections
Statutory text
Penalty on finder failing to give notice.--If the finder of any treasure fails to give the notice or does not make the deposit or give the security required by section 5, or alters or attempts to alter such treasure so as to conceal its identity, such treasure or the money in lieu thereof to which he would be entitled, shall vest in [the Government] and he shall, on conviction before [a Judicial Magistrate], be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
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