Question

A writ of Mandamus can be issued by the Supreme Court of India to

• A. An official to perform public duty
• B. The Prime Minister to dissolve the Cabinet
• C. The Government to fix minimum wages
• D. A corporate company to pay the salaries to its employees

Hint:

Five Constitutional Writs:

• Habeas Corpus

• Mandamus

• Prohibition

• Certiorari

• Quo Warranto
Mandamus = "We Command" and is issued to compel the performance of a public duty.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: A Writ of Mandamus is issued by the Supreme Court or a High Court to direct a public authority, government official, tribunal or corporation performing public duties to carry out a legal duty that it has failed or refused to perform. Step 1: Understand the purpose of Mandamus.
Mandamus literally means "We Command." It compels the performance of a public or statutory duty.

Step 2: Analyse the options.

• An official to perform public duty -- Correct.

• The Prime Minister to dissolve the Cabinet -- Incorrect.

• The Government to fix minimum wages -- Not the purpose of Mandamus in this context.

• A corporate company to pay salaries to its employees -- Mandamus is generally not issued against private bodies unless they perform a public duty.

Step 3: Final conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is \[ \boxed{\text{An official to perform public duty}.} \]