Application for Writ of Mandamus

Dr.Mumbiram (Querist) 12 February 2009 This query is : Resolved
The Art.226 (A) of the Constitution states that an order issued by the High Court in the nature of Mandamus will stand vacated if respondents were not furnished copies of the application for the writ or were not given an opportunity for hearing. Does the High Court provide copies of our application for writ to the respondents or is it left to us (the petitioner) to provide such copies of the application for writ to the respondents on our own ?
The Bombay High Court asks the petitioner to provide five copies of the writ petition. Are these extra-copies meant for the respondents ?

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PALNITKAR V.V. (Expert) 12 February 2009
The petitioner should provide copies to the other side i.e. the respondents. Hence, extra copies must have been asked for.