The term ultra vires means____________
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A public authority is said to have acted ultra vires when it has acted beyond the boundaries of its duties as provided for in its enabling law or as prescribed by the executive. It means acting beyond one's legal power.
A public authority is said to have acted ultra vires when it has acted beyond the boundaries of its duties as provided for in its enabling law or as prescribed by the executive. It means acting beyond one's legal power.