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Q. Which writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
Explanation by: Ankit Singh
Mandamus which literally means 'command' is a writ issued by court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform. This writ can be issued only against a government official and not against a private individual or body.
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