Writ Of Mandamus Can Be Issued In Contractual Matters Only When Outstanding Payments Are Admitted, Not Otherwise: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has held that writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked to enter contractual unless exceptional circumstances are present, which include respondents agreeing to the outstanding dues. It held that a writ of mandamus can be issued in such cases. In brief, the Petitioner won the contract to construct a residence under the Basic Services to the Urban Poor Yojana at...