Which of the following correctly states the scope of the writ of Certiorari under Article 226 of the Constitution of India?

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Explanation: The writ of Certiorari is a supervisory remedy issued by High Courts under Article 226 (and by the Supreme Court under Article 32 in limited contexts). Certiorari lies to quash decisions of judicial or quasi-judicial authorities where there is: ·         Lack of jurisdiction ·         Excess of jurisdiction ·         Failure to exercise jurisdiction ·         Violation of principles of natural justice ·         Error apparent on the face of record This position was authoritatively laid down in T.C. Basappa v. T. Nagappa and later elaborated in Hari Vishnu Kamath v. Syed Ahmad Ishaque .