Charge (or current) always flows from higher potential to lower potential. Potential = Capacitance Charge
JEE Main 2012 — Physics Electromagnetism
Two circuits (a) and (b) have charged capacitors of capacitance C, 2C and 3C with open switches. Charges on each of the capacitor are as shown in the figures. On closing the switches 

Circuit (a) Circuit (b)
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No charge flows in (a) but charge flows from R to L in (b)
Charges flow from L to R in both (a) and (b)
Charges flow from R to L in (a) and from L to R in (b)
No charge flows in (a) but charge flows from L to R in (b)
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