Consider the following statements regarding the Attorney General (AG) of India.
The grounds for the removal of the Attorney General are explicitly detailed in Article 76 of the Constitution.
The Attorney General can be removed from office by the President at any time.
The remuneration for the Attorney General is fixed by the Constitution and is non-votable by Parliament.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Which of the following duties have been specifically assigned to the Attorney General by the President?
i. To appear on behalf of the Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court in which the Government of India is concerned.
ii. To provide legal advice to Public Sector Undertakings directly upon their request for legal opinion.
iii. To represent the Government of India in any High Court in any case in which the Government of India is concerned, when required.
The office of the Attorney General of India is distinct in several ways. Which of the following statements accurately describe this unique position?
i. The Attorney General holds the right of audience in the Supreme Court and High Courts only.
ii. The President is constitutionally mandated to consult the Attorney General on all matters involving a substantial question of law.
iii. The office of the Attorney General is not a full-time counsel, and the holder is not debarred from private legal practice.
Which of the following activities are placed under limitations for the Attorney General?
i. Accepting an appointment as a director in any private company or corporation without the Government of India's permission.
ii. Advising or holding a brief in a case where he/she is already expected to appear for the Government of India.
iii. Representing the Government of India in a reference made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143.
Regarding the appointment and tenure of the Attorney General of India, which of the following statements is/are true?
i. The Attorney General is appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India.
ii. The term of office for the Attorney General is co-terminus with the term of the government, as mandated by the Constitution.
iii. An individual who has served as a High Court judge for 5 years meets one of the eligibility criteria for the post.
Which of the following statements about the Attorney General's rights within the Indian Parliament are correct?
i. The Attorney General has the right to speak in the proceedings of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
ii. As the highest law officer, the Attorney General is granted the right to vote during a joint sitting of Parliament.
iii. The Attorney General can be named a member of any parliamentary committee and has the right to participate in its proceedings.
Examine the following statements regarding the Attorney General's advisory role.
i. The Attorney General is constitutionally bound to provide legal advice to any ministry of the Government of India whenever a reference is made directly by that ministry.
ii. The primary duty of the Attorney General is to give legal advice to the Government of India on matters referred to him/her by the President.
Consider the qualifications required for the appointment of the Attorney General.
i. A person is qualified to be appointed as the Attorney General if they have been an advocate of any High Court in India for a period of 10 years.
ii. The President has the discretion to appoint an individual as Attorney General if, in his opinion, the person is an eminent jurist, even if they have not served as a judge or advocate.
Evaluate the following statements about the removal and resignation of the Attorney General.
i. The Constitution lays down a specific impeachment-like procedure for the removal of the Attorney General, similar to that of a Supreme Court judge, to safeguard the office's dignity.
ii. By constitutional provision, the Attorney General is required to resign from office when the ruling government (Council of Ministers) resigns or is replaced.
Choose the correct statement(s) concerning the professional status and practice of the Attorney General.
i. The Attorney General is categorized as a full-time government servant and is therefore debarred from any form of private legal practice.
ii. The Attorney General can defend an accused person in a criminal prosecution if he/she obtains the express permission of the Government of India.
Analyze the following statements regarding the term and remuneration of the Attorney General (AG) of India.
i. The Constitution of India prescribes a fixed term of office for the Attorney General to ensure his/her independence.
ii. The remuneration of the Attorney General is determined by Parliament through legislation, similar to that of a Supreme Court judge.
Which of the following statements about the powers of the SFC are correct?
The Commission can summon and enforce the attendance of any person as a witness.
The Commission's powers are equivalent to those of a Criminal Court under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
The Commission has the authority to require any individual or entity to furnish information on relevant matters.
Which of the key functions listed below fall under the mandate of the State Finance Commission?
Recommending the principles governing the division of net proceeds of state taxes between the state and Panchayats.
Auditing the annual accounts of the Panchayats to ensure financial discipline.
Determining the taxes, duties, cesses, and fees that may be assigned to and appropriated by the Panchayats.
Which of the following statements regarding the term and reappointment of SFC members are correct?
The term of office for each member is constitutionally fixed for five years.
The Governor specifies the term of office for each member in the appointment order.
Members of the State Finance Commission are eligible for re-appointment.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the resignation and vacancy procedures for SFC members.
A member's resignation becomes effective immediately upon submitting a written notice to the Governor.
A new member appointed to fill a vacancy will serve a fresh, full term of office as determined by the Governor.
Choose the correct statement(s) concerning the composition and member appointments of the SFC.
The State Finance Commission must consist of exactly three members, including the chairman, all of whom serve on a full-time basis.
One member of the commission is required to have specialized knowledge in economics, while the other two must have experience in public or local administration or government accounts.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the constitutional basis and scope of the State Finance Commission (SFC).
The SFC is a constitutional body established under Article 243-I to review the financial position of Panchayats and under Article 243-Y for Municipalities.
The SFC's recommendations are exclusively focused on the distribution of taxes and do not cover grants-in-aid from the state.