A mandamus is an order to a public agency or governmental body to perform an act required by law when it has neglected or refused to do so. A person may petition for a writ of mandamus when an official has refused to fulfill a legal obligation, such as ordering an agency to release public records.
Writ mandamus, known as "தடை திரும்ப வழங்குகிறது" in Tamil, is a legal term used to describe a specific type of writ or order issued by a higher court to a lower court, public authority, or government official to perform a required duty. In Tamil, the term "தடை திரும்ப வழங்குகிறது" literally translates to "commanding to return the obstruction." There are mainly two types of Writ mandamus meaning in Tamil: 1. நிபந்தனை திரும்பThumb்குகிறது (Nibanthanai Thirumba Vazhangugiradhu): This type of Writ mandamus is issued to order a lower court to reconsider a decision or to correct an error made in their judgment. It commands the lower court to rectify the mistake and proceed in accordance with the law. 2. அதிகாரமAdharaப்புகிறது (Adhikaram Nirappugiradhu): This type of Writ mandamus is issued to direct a public authority or government official to perform their required duty or take some specific action that they have failed to do so far. It is a command from a higher court to the concerned authorities to fulfill their legal obligations. Writ mandamus in Tamil is a powerful legal remedy to ensure that justice is served and to hold authorities accountable for their actions or inaction. It is often used when there is a violation of rights or when there is a need for the enforcement of legal duties. The issuance of a Writ mandamus is usually requested by an aggrieved party or an individual seeking relief from the court.
