Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the remuneration of the Attorney General of India?

i. The remuneration of the Attorney General is determined by the President.

ii. The Constitution fixes the remuneration of the Attorney General.

ii. The Attorney General’s remuneration is equivalent to that of a Supreme Court judge.

• A. Only i
• B. Only i and ii C
• C. Only ii and iii
• D. Only iii

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Only i

• The Constitution of India does not specify the exact remuneration of the Attorney General (AG).
• Article 76 of the Constitution outlines the appointment and duties of the AG, but is silent on their salary.
• The remuneration of the Attorney General is determined by the President of India. This provides flexibility to adjust the amount based on various factors.
• The AG is entitled to the right of audience in all Indian courts and has the right to speak and take part in all proceedings of Parliament, but without the right to vote.
• While the AG is not a full-time government counsel and can practice privately, their remuneration is fixed in a manner that reflects their important constitutional role.
• Though not explicitly stated in the Constitution, the remuneration has historically been set in line with, or in consideration of, that of a Supreme Court judge, but this is not a fixed rule and is subject to Presidential determination. Therefore, statement (iii) might be misleading as it implies an exact equivalence that is not constitutionally mandated.
• For competitive exams, remember that the President's discretion is key in determining the AG's remuneration.