Mandamus is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that _________.

He has failed

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He has refused to perform

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Both A and B

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Both A and B
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. It is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he had failed or refused to perform.

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