Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional writs of Mandamus and Certiorari: 1. Mandamus is typically directed towards public or administrative authorities to compel the performance of a public duty. 2. Certiorari is issued to quash the decisions or proceedings of lower courts or tribunals on grounds of excess of jurisdiction or error of law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because Mandamus is a judicial remedy in the form of an order to any government, court, corporation, or public authority to do some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do. Statement 2 is correct because Certiorari is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to quash its order or transfer the proceedings to itself due to excess of jurisdiction or an error of law apparent on the face of the record.