Petitioners Can Challenge Revisionary Orders in High Court of Original Adjudication or Authority's Location.

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....The High Court held that the petitioners have the option to file writ petitions challenging the orders of the Revisionary Authority either before the High Court within whose jurisdiction the original adjudication occurred or before the High Court within whose jurisdiction the Revisionary Authority is located. The doctrine of merger and the principle of forum conveniens allow the petitioners to choose the appropriate forum. Even if a small fraction of the cause of action arises within the territorial jurisdiction of a High Court, it will have jurisdiction. However, this factor alone may not compel the High Court to decide the matter on merits. Since the Revisionary Authority is located within the territorial jurisdiction of the Principal Sea.........