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UPSC PYQPrelims 2022

Civil Services Examination · Question 18

With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty. 2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company. 3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only

Explanation

Mandamus lies against public authorities, including government companies that are 'State', and against private bodies only if they perform public duties. Quo warranto can be sought by any person, not necessarily aggrieved.