Procedure by the Deputy Commissioner on the report of Tehsildar

Procedure by the Deputy Commissioner on the report of Tehsildar.--On receiving such an information, the Deputy Commissioner shall, if no summary enquiry under section 6, make an enquiry himself or direct the Tehsildar to enquire in the matter. He shall take the following steps, namely:

1. (a) He shall publish a notification to the effect that on a certain date, certain treasure mentioning its nature, amount, and value, was found in a certain place, requiring all persons claiming the treasure or any part thereof to appear personally or by agent before the Deputy Commissioner on a day and place therein mentioned.