ORDER :

1. This application is filed under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, praying for transfer of Family Suit No. 1216 of 2021 pending before the Family Court, Vadodara to the Family Court at Rajkot, by the applicant – wife.

2. Heard Mr. K.P. Champaneri, learned advocate for the applicant. According to his submission, the applicant – wife has filed proceedings for maintenance at Rajkot, whereas proceedings for custody of a child is filed by the husband, that too, at Rajkot because of the territorial jurisdiction. He has further submitted that in any case, respondent – husband is attending both the proceedings at Rajkot, and therefore, the divorce proceedings filed by him at Vadodara may also be transferred to Family Court, Rajkot, so that all the three cases can be attended to by the respondent – husband on one day only.

2.1 He has further submitted that distance between Vadodara to Rajkot is approximately 300 kms one way and it would be most inconvenient for her to travel 600 kms per day, in case of attending or instructing her advocate as and when necessary, as it consumes at least two days for attending or instructing her advocate in the Court.

2.2 He has further s