SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 45

The  Correct Answer is  option 4  i.e. Mandamus.

The writ of Mandamus is a Latin term meaning 'We Command'. It is issued by a court to a public authority, government body, or inferior court to perform a public or statutory duty which it has failed or refused to do. This writ is a powerful tool to ensure public officials act within their legal limits and fulfill their responsibilities. Mandamus cannot be issued against private individuals or the President and Governors of India. It plays a crucial role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring accountability in public administration.

Other options :

• Prohibition: Issued to stop a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction.

• Habeas Corpus: Demands a person in custody be brought before a court.

• Certiorari: Issued to quash orders of lower courts or tribunals.