Q. Consider the following statements:.
1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India.
2. According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Exp) Option d is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Attorney General for India is appointed by the President of India under Article 76 of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President. In the performance of his duties, he has the right to audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to take part in the proceedings of Parliament without the right to vote. Solicitor General of India has no such privilege.
Statement 2 is incorrect: As per Article 76, the Attorney General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President and shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine Conduct of Government Business. There is no mention in the Indian Constitution of the need for him to submit his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns.
Sources: Indian Polity by Laxmikanth, 6th Edition, Chapter-52
