Question

Which of the following statements is/are NOT correct about Advocate General of Rajasthan?

1. He is appointed by the Governor and enjoys the office during the pleasure of the President.

2. Qualification to become an advocate general is the same as that of a Judge of a High Court.

3. Post of Advocate General is a Statutory Post.

1. 1 Only
2. 1 and 2 Only
3. 1 and 3 Only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1 and 3 Only

1 and 3 Only are NOT correct.

• He is appointed by the Governor and enjoys the office during the pleasure of the Governor.
• Qualification to become an advocate general is the same as that of a Judge of a High Court.
• Post of Advocate General of Rajasthan is not Statutory Post, it's Constitutional Post.
• Hence statements 1 and 3 are not correct.

• Rajasthan State's Constitutional Bodies:
  •  State Public Service Commission: RPSC
  • Advocate General of Rajasthan (State) 

• Advocate General Of State:
  • Advocate General is the Highest Law Officer and is part of the state executive.
  • It is a Constitutional post and Article 165 in Constitution of India defines the procedure of appointment, removal and functions of Advocate General of State.
  • Appointment & Term:
    • He is appointed by the Governor and enjoys the office during the pleasure of the Governor.
  • The qualification to become an advocate general is the same as that of a Judge of a High Court.
    • Must be a citizen of India.
    • Must have held a judicial office for 10 years.
    • He has been an advocate in the High court for 10 years.
    • The remuneration of the Advocate General is decided by the Governor.