A
An administrative clearance certificate issued by the Ministry of Finance
B
A confidential internal memorandum issued by the Chief Justice of India
C
A formal order signed personally by the President granting legal executive authorization
D
A legislative resolution passed by Parliament to amend judicial tenure
Correct answer: (c) A formal order signed personally by the President granting legal executive authorization
Explanation
Option C is correct because a warrant under hand and seal is the formal executive document signed personally by the President to authorize judicial appointments. Options B, C, and D misrepresent its nature.
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