Friday 26 July 2013

The Advocate General

The Advocate General

  • The Advocate General is the first law officer of a State. 
  • His office and functions are comparable to that of the Attorney General of India.
  • Appointed by the Governor and holds the office during his pleasure. 
  • His remunerations are also determined by the Governor.
  • To be appointed to the office of the Advocate-General, he/she must be qualified to be a Judge of the High Court.
  • He has the right to attend and speak in the proceedings of either Houses of the State Legislature without any right to vote.
  • He has the right of audience in any Court in the State.

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