Question

The writ of mandamus cannot be issued against __________.

• A. A private individual or body
• B. To enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force
• C. When the duty is discretionary and not mandatory
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of these

Mandamus is a judicial remedy which is in the form of an order from a superior court to any Government agency, court or public authority to do a specific act which that body is obliged to do under the law. Mandamus cannot be issued against the following:

1. A private individual or private body.

2. If the duty in question is discretionary and not mandatory.

3. Against president or governors of state

4. To enforce some kind of private contract.