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Metal Detecting and Treasure Laws in India

Mixed
Metal detecting. Tolerated, but antiquities are tightly controlled
What happens to finds. Treasure-trove and antiquities vest in the government

Worth knowing

Foreign detectorists draw scrutiny.

This is a plain-language starting point, not legal advice. The rules change and vary by county, city, park, and parcel, and federal land carries its own restrictions. Always confirm with the specific land manager or agency before you search, and record and report finds where the law requires it.

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