Question

Which one is not correct regarding Advocate General of State?

1. He has the right of audience in any Court in the State.
2. He shall hold office during the pleasure of the governor and shall receive such remuneration as the Governor may determine.
3. He has the audience as well as the voting right in the state legislature.

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. 3 only
4. 1 and 3

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 3 only

The correct answer is 3 only.

Advocate General of State:

• The Advocate General for State is the State government’s chief legal advisor.
• He is the primary lawyer of the State Government in the High Court for the State.​
  • He shall hold office during the pleasure of the governor and shall receive such remuneration as the Governor may determine. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
• He is a part of the State Executive. 
• He is appointed by the Governor of State.
• He holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.
• He has the right of audience in any Court in the State. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• Eligibility
  • He must be an Indian Citizen
  • He must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court. 
• Powers and Functions:
  • Advising the Government of India in legal matters.
  • He also performs other legal duties assigned to him by the Governor.
  • He has the right of audience in all Courts in the State as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the State Legislature, Without voting. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
  • He appears on behalf of the Government of State in all cases in the High Court in which the Government of State is concerned.