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On the application of any of the parties and after notice to the parties and after hearing such of them…

Section 24 CPC gives the general power of transfer and withdrawal to the High Court or the District Court. Either can transfer a proceeding pending before it to a competent…

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On the application of any of the parties and after notice to the parties and after hearing such of them as desired to be heard, or of its own motion without such notice _______ may at any stage transfer any suit, appeal or other proceeding pending before it for trial or disposal to any Court subordinate to it and competent to try or dispose of the same.

Which of the following is appropriate Court of competent jurisdiction as per the general power of transfer and withdrawal as incorporated under section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

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Section 24 CPC gives the general power of transfer and withdrawal to the High Court or the District Court. Either can transfer a proceeding pending before it to a competent subordinate court, and can withdraw proceedings from subordinate courts. A party application requires notice and an opportunity to be heard; the provision also permits action on the court's own motion.

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