Section 3: Interpretation-clause

Q: What does Section 3 of The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878 (TITA) deal with?

Section 3 TITA pertains to "Interpretation-clause". It is part of the The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 3 of The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878 (TITA) governs interpretation-clause. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 3 TITA still in force?

Yes, Section 3 of the The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 3 TITA?

धारा 3 TITA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 3 of the The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878. Section 3 of The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878 (TITA) governs interpretation-clause. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 3 TITA?

Dhara 3 TITA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 3 of the The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 3 of The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878 (TITA) governs interpretation-clause. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 3 of The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878?

Cite as: "Section 3, The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878 (TITA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878, § 3 (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

"Treasure." In this Act— "treasure " means anything of any value hidden in the soil, or in anything affixed thereto:

"Collector." "Collector." means (1) any Revenue-officer in independent charge of a district, and (2) any officer appointed by the State Government to perform the functions of a Collector under this Act

"Owner." When any person is entitled, under any reservation in an instrument of transfer of any land or thing affixed thereto, to treasure in such land or thing, he shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to be the owner of such land or thing.

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