Advocate-General

Indian Polity

Chapter 22: Advocate-General

Advocate-General:

• This office is just similar to the office of the Attorney-General.
• Article 165 of the Indian Constitution provides for the office of the Advocate General at the states.
• The Advocate General is the first law officer at the state level.

Appointment:

• The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor.

Qualifications:

• The Advocate General must be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court.

Term:

• The Advocate General holds the office during the pleasure of the Governor.

Removal:

• The Advocate general is removed by the Governor.

Resignation:

• The Advocate General submits the resignation to the Governor.

Salary:

• Decided by the Governor.

Functions:

• The Advocate General is the first law officer of the state.
• The Advocate General gives advice to the Government of the state upon such legal matters which are referred by the Governor.
• The Advocate General appears on behalf of the Government of the state in all cases in any Court in which the Government of the state is concerned.
• The Advocate General has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of both the houses of state Legislature without a right to vote.
• Only the members of the State Legislature have the right to vote in their respective house.
• The Advocate General enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a Member of State legislature.

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