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The Indian Treasure-Trove (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1949

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This law amends the Indian Treasure-trove Act to apply specifically to the state of Tamil Nadu. It requires the owner or occupier of a place where treasure is found, if they are not the finder, to give written notice to the Collector within two months of discovering the find. The law also expands the Collector's power to act on any information about a treasure find. Finally, it introduces penalties, including imprisonment for up to six months or a fine, for anyone who fails to provide this required notice.

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  1. 1. Short title and extent
  2. 2. Amendment of section 4
  3. 3. Amendment of section 5
  4. 4. Addition of new section 22

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