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Indian Polity UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

A writ issued by the judiciary enjoining upon the executive to do what it should have done within its stipulated powers, is called:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Mandamus

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mandamus”.
Mandamus literally means 'we command'. It is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him/her to perform his/her official duties that he/she has failed or refused to perform.

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