Clause 27

Where an action for the recovery of immovable property is commenced in a District Court, the defendant may, within such time as may be prescribed by the Rules of the Supreme Court, apply to the High Court for the action to be transferred to the High Court on the ground that there is a dispute as to the title of the immovable property.

On the hearing of any such application, the High Court, if satisfied that the title of the immovable property would be affected, may order that the action be transferred to the High Court.

Where no application is made under subsection (1) of this section or where such an application is made but no order is made for the transfer of the action, a District Court shall have jurisdiction to try the action notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act.