Power to transfer cases enables relocation of deposit-scheme proceedings on application, with sanctions for frivolous applicants. Section 20 empowers the Supreme Court to order transfer of any particular case between Designated Courts when a default in specified deposit schemes is shown. The Court may act only on an application by the Competent Authority or an interested party, supported by an affidavit. If such an application is dismissed and deemed frivolous or vexatious, the Court may award compensation to the opposing party not exceeding fifty thousand rupees.
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Power to transfer cases enables relocation of deposit-scheme proceedings on application, with sanctions for frivolous applicants.
Section 20 empowers the Supreme Court to order transfer of any particular case between Designated Courts when a default in specified deposit schemes is shown. The Court may act only on an application by the Competent Authority or an interested party, supported by an affidavit. If such an application is dismissed and deemed frivolous or vexatious, the Court may award compensation to the opposing party not exceeding fifty thousand rupees.
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