Section 28

If upon such enquiry the District Officer sees no reason to believe that the treasure trove was so hidden; or

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if, where a period is fixed under section 27, no suit is instituted as aforesaid within such period to the knowledge of the District Officer; or if such suit is instituted within such period and the plaintiff’s claim is finally rejected; the District Officer may declare the treasure trove to be ownerless.

Any person aggrieved by a declaration made under subsection

may appeal against the same within 2 months from the date thereof to the

High Court.

Subject to such appeal, every such declaration shall be final and conclusive.

When treasure trove vests in Government.