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Which one of the following writs is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function which it is not performing?
A
Writ of Certiorari
B
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C
Writ of Mandamus
D
Writ of Quo Warranto
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Correct option is C. Writ of Mandamus
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