Question

Which one of the following statement is not correct about the Advocate General of the State?

• A. He/She holds office during the pleasure of the Governor
• B. He/She is appointed by the Governor
• C. He/She advises the State Government on legal matters
• D. He/She cannot take part in the proceedings in the State Legislature

Answer 1

Answer:

D. He/She cannot take part in the proceedings in the State Legislature

Article 165 deals with the Advocate General for the State and Article 177 deals with the rights of Ministers and Advocate General as respects the Houses.The Advocate General is the highest law officer in the state. He is responsible to assist the state government in all its legal matters. He defends and protects the interest of the state government. The office of the Advocate General in state corresponds to the office of Attorney General of India.The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State.The constitution does not provide for fixed tenure to the Advocate General. So, he holds office during the pleasure of the governor of the state concerned. He can be removed by the governor at any time.He gives advice to the government of the state upon such legal matters, which are referred or assigned to him by the governor.He performs such other duties of a legal character that are referred or assigned to him by the governor.He has the right to speak or to take part in the proceedings of state legislature, but without a right to vote.