Question

What are the duties of the Advocate General as the chief law officer of the Government in the State?

1. Providing legal advice to the State Government as and when requested by the Governor
2. Appearing before any court of law within the State in the course of official duties
3. Drafting legislative bills for the State Government

• A. ii, iii
• B. ii only
• C. i, ii
• D. i, iii

Answer 1

Answer:

C. i, ii

Advocate General of a State

• Article 165 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Advocate General of a State.
• The Governor of the State appoints the Advocate General.
• The Advocate General is the highest law officer in a state.
• The Advocate General represents the State Government in legal matters and gives advice to the Government.

Duties and Functions

The Advocate General, as the chief law officer of the Government in the State, undertakes the following duties:

• To provide advice to the State Government on legal matters referred by the governor.
• To fulfill other legal duties assigned by the Governor of the State.
• To carry out the functions granted by the Constitution or any other law.
• The Advocate General has the right to appear before any court of law within the State while performing official duties.
• The Advocate General is authorized to participate in and address both Houses of the State legislature.
• Advocate General can engage in the proceedings of any committee of the State legislature where he/she may serve as a member, albeit without voting rights.
• The Advocate General is entitled to the same privileges and immunities as those granted to a member of the state legislature.