2012 · Q15
Which among the following conditions are necessary for the issue of writ of quo warranto?
- 1The office must be public and must be created by a Statute or by the Constitution itself.
- 2The office must be a substantive one and not merely the function or employment of a servant at the will and during the pleasure of another.
- 3There has been a contravention of the Constitution or a Statute or statutory instrument, in appointing such person to that office.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeIndian Polity
- A1 and 2 only
- B1 and 3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Quo warranto ('by what warrant') requires a public office created by statute/Constitution that is substantive in character; the published key records 1 and 2 only.