Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Attorney General of India:
1.The Attorney General has the right to speak and participate in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament and their committees without voting rights.
2.The Attorney General is a full-time government servant and is not allowed to practice privately.
3.The Attorney General should not advise or hold a brief against the Government of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- The AG can speak and take part in the proceedings of Parliament and its committees without voting rights.
- The AG is not a full-time government servant and is allowed to practice privately, though certain restrictions apply to avoid conflict of interest.
- The AG should not advise or hold a brief against the Government of India, as this would create a conflict with his constitutional role.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
