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HPSC HCS 2024 · Question 66 of 100

Consider the following statements: 1. The writ, Mandamus can be issued against both Public Authorities and Private Individuals. 2. Mandamus can be issued to enforce a contractual obligation. 3. Mandamus cannot be issued against the Governor of a State. 4. Mandamus can be issued against a state to refund the tax collected unlawfully. How many of the statements given above are correct?

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  1. AOnly one statement
  2. BTwo statementsCorrect
  3. CThree statements
  4. DAll four statements

Answer: B. Two statements

Explanation

Mandamus cannot enforce a purely contractual obligation and cannot be issued against a private individual as such. It does not lie against the Governor (immunity), and it can compel refund of unlawfully collected tax. Two statements are correct.

Source: HPSC HCS Prelims Paper-I held 11 Feb 2024 (freejobalert PDF)

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