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    Question

    Writ of Mandamus may be issued to

    A Compel a private person Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Compel the authority to act. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Compel the authority, how to act. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Compel the judicial or quasi-judicial authorities only to act. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Mandamus is a Latin word, which means "We Command". Mandamus is an order from the Supreme Court or High Court to a lower court or tribunal or public authority to perform a public or statutory duty. This writ of command is issued by the Supreme Court or High court when any government, court, corporation or any public authority has to do a public duty but fails to do so. Writ of Mandamus can be used to order a job to be done, or it may allow an operation to be stopped in other situations.

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