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The writ issued when an office holder is not doing a legal duty is:

ACertiorari
BMandamus
CQuo warranto
DProhibition
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Mandamus
1. The failure infringes someone's right. 2. The court commands the duty be done. 3. That is mandamus. _Source: syllabus Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 2, Rights in the Indian Constitution._
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