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2009-01-19 |
NACHURA, J. |
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| Immediately apparent is that the instant petition disregards the hierarchy of courts. While our original jurisdiction to issue extraordinary writs is not exclusive - it is shared with the Court of Appeals (CA) and the RTC - the choice of where to file the petition for certiorari is not left entirely to the party seeking the writ.[15] The principle of hierarchy of courts serves as a general determinant of the appropriate forum for the said petition. A becoming regard for judicial hierarchy most certainly indicates that petitions for the issuance of extraordinary writs against first-level courts should be filed with the RTC; and those against the latter, with the CA.[16] A direct recourse to this Court is warranted only where there are special and compelling reasons specifically alleged in the petition to justify such action.[17] As a court of last resort, this Court should not be burdened with the task of dealing with causes in the first instance.[18] This is necessary to prevent inordinate demands upon the Court's time and attention which are better devoted to matters within its exclusive jurisdiction, and to prevent the further over-crowding of the Court's docket.[19] | |||||