Q. Which of the following writs issue a command to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Mandamus
Explanation: Mandamus literally means ‘we command’. It is issued to command a public official to perform his official duties that he has not performed. It can be issued against any public body, an inferior court, a corporation, a tribunal or the government.
Explanation by: Vishal Gupta
Mandamus literally means ‘we command’. It is issued to command a public official to perform his official duties that he has not performed. It can be issued against any public body, an inferior court, a corporation, a tribunal or the government.