Q. With reference to the rights given by the constitution to the members of State Legislative Assemblies, consider the following statements:
1. The Advocate General has the right to speak and take part in the proceeding of the House.
2. The Ministers have the right to participate and vote in the meetings of all the committees of the House.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct: Despite not being a member of the State Legislative Assembly, the Constitution (Article 177) has given the right to the Advocate General to speak and take part in the proceedings of the House, whenever he/ she wishes.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Every minister shall have the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of the Assembly (and also the Council where it exists) and any Committee of the State Legislature of which he may be named a member. But he shall not be entitled to vote.
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