Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding the Office of the Advocate General in India?
1. The Office of the Advocate General is a statutory office.
2. The Chief justice of the High courts of the State appoints a person as the Advocate General in India.
3. The post of Advocate General is a public office and he is the foremost Law Officer of the State.
Codes
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding the Office of the Advocate General in India?
1. The Office of the Advocate General is a statutory office.
2. The Chief justice of the High courts of the State appoints a person as the Advocate General in India.
3. The post of Advocate General is a public office and he is the foremost Law Officer of the State.
Codes
The correct option is C 1 and 2 only
The Office of the Advocate General is a constitutional office created under Article 165 of the Constitution of India.
The Governor of the State appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as a judge of the High Court as Advocate General of the State.
The State in exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 162 of the Constitution of India is competent to appoint advocates of its choice and designate in such a manner as it may deem fit and proper. A person appointed as Additional Advocate General only becomes another Law Officer and he is not authorized to perform any constitutional or statutory functions.The Advocate General is the Head of the Department and he is the principal legal advisor to the Government.
1 and 2 only
The Office of the Advocate General is a constitutional office created under Article 165 of the Constitution of India.
The Governor of the State appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as a judge of the High Court as Advocate General of the State.
The State in exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 162 of the Constitution of India is competent to appoint advocates of its choice and designate in such a manner as it may deem fit and proper. A person appointed as Additional Advocate General only becomes another Law Officer and he is not authorized to perform any constitutional or statutory functions.The Advocate General is the Head of the Department and he is the principal legal advisor to the Government.
