Q. Consider the following statements related to the Attorney General of India:
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
Q. Consider the following statements related to the Attorney General of India:
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
The correct option is C 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The term of office of the AG is not fixed by the Constitution. Further, the Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his removal. He holds office during the pleasure of the president. This means that he may be removed by the president at any time. Conventionally, he resigns when the government (Council of Ministers) resigns or is replaced, as he is appointed on its advice.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The remuneration of the AG is not fixed by the Constitution. He receives such remuneration as the President may determine. Law Officers (Conditions of Services) Rules are released for the same.
Statement 3 is correct: The Attorney General is not a full-time counsel for the Government. He does not fall in the category of government servants. Further, he is not debarred from private legal practice.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The term of office of the AG is not fixed by the Constitution. Further, the Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his removal. He holds office during the pleasure of the president. This means that he may be removed by the president at any time. Conventionally, he resigns when the government (Council of Ministers) resigns or is replaced, as he is appointed on its advice.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The remuneration of the AG is not fixed by the Constitution. He receives such remuneration as the President may determine. Law Officers (Conditions of Services) Rules are released for the same.
Statement 3 is correct: The Attorney General is not a full-time counsel for the Government. He does not fall in the category of government servants. Further, he is not debarred from private legal practice.
