Question

Q. With reference to the Attorney General of India, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 2 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: Attorney General of India is a Constitutional post. Article 76 of the Indian Constitution under its Part-V deals with the position of Attorney General of India. 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.
• Statement 2 is correct: The term of office of the Attorney General 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.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Attorney General of has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament or their joint sitting and any committee of the Parliament of which he may be named a member, but without a right to vote.