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Who has the executive authority to advise the State Government on legal matters and to perform other duties of legal character?

ASolicitor General

BAttorney General

CComptroller and Auditor General

DAdvocate-General

Answer:

D. Advocate-General

Read Explanation:

  • As the chief legal representative of the State's government, the Advocate General carries out the responsibilities listed below:

  • To provide legal advice to the state government on subjects that the governor refers to him for.

  • To carry out any additional legal obligations that the state governor delegates to you.

  • To perform the duties assigned to him or her by the Constitution or another piece of legislation.

  • The Advocate General is permitted to represent the State in any court of law while carrying out his official responsibilities.

  • The Advocate General is entitled to speak and participate in both Houses of the State legislature's sessions.

  • Additionally, he or she has the ability to participate in committee meetings without being able to vote in any committee of the State legislature.


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