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16C. Allocation of proceedings to Intermediate Courts

(1)

The Chief Justice may, where he considers it necessary or expedient to improve efficiency in the administration of justice and to provide for more speedy disposal of proceedings commenced in the

High Court, by order direct such class or classes or description of proceedings as may be specified in the order to be heard and determined by the Intermediate Courts.

(2)

Notwithstanding any other written law, any order made under subsection (1) may —

(a)

confer jurisdiction on an Intermediate Court to hear and determine any proceedings specified in the order which, but for the order, the Intermediate Court would not have jurisdiction to hear and determine by reason only of the fact that the amount involved exceeds the monetary limit of its jurisdiction;

(b)

make such provision governing appeals relating to proceedings transferred to the Intermediate Courts (including provisions restricting the right of appeal) as the Chief Justice thinks fit; and

(c)

make such incidental provision for the transfer of the proceedings to the Intermediate Courts (including matters relating to procedure and costs) as the Chief Justice thinks fit.

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