Advocate General of State

Q1. Who appoints the Advocate General of State?

According to Article 165, the Governor appoints the Advocate General of State, the highest legal representative, to represent the interests of the State Government. The state’s advocate general is tasked with providing legal advice to the state government.

Q2. What is the tenure of the Advocate General of State?

The Advocate General of State’s position has no set tenure. The Advocate-General is in office as long as the Governor so determines. The process for removing it is not outlined in the Constitution.

Q3. What is the process for removal of the Advocate General of State

The procedure and grounds for removing the State Advocate General are not outlined in the Constitution. At any time, the governor may have them removed. The state governor must be notified of the Advocate General’s intention to resign from his position as a public servant.

Q4. What qualifications must one meet in order to be appointed as Advocate General of State?

The governor appoints the advocate general. He must meet the requirements to be appointed as a high court judge. To put it another way, he must be an Indian citizen and must have served as a judge or a high court advocate for ten years.

Q5. In which article Advocate General of State is mentioned?

According to Article 165 of the Indian Constitution, the Advocate General of a State is a constitutional position with legal jurisdiction. Articles 165 and 177 of the Indian Constitution also outline the role and jurisdiction of the Advocate General.

Q6. What is the work of Advocate General of state?

Responsibilities: The Advocate General represents the State Government in significant constitutional and legal cases at various levels, such as the High Courts, Supreme Court, KAT, Water Disputes Tribunal, and more. Additionally, they provide legal advice to the Government on matters referred to them.

Q7. In which article Advocate General of state is mentioned?

The Advocate General of a State is a constitutionally appointed authority, in accordance with Article 165 of the Indian Constitution. The roles and responsibilities of the Advocate General are further outlined in Article 165 and 177 of the Constitution of India.

Q8. What is the difference between Advocate General and attorney general of India?

Article 76 covers the Attorney General of India, and Article 165 addresses the Advocate General of a State. The Advocate General serves as the top legal advisor within the state, mirroring the role of the Attorney General at the national level. The Advocate General handles state legal matters, while the Attorney General manages legal affairs for the central government.

Q9. Who is the highest law officer of a state?

The Advocate General of the State holds the highest legal position within the state, as mandated by the Indian Constitution (Article 165). In essence, the Advocate General’s role is akin to that of the Attorney General of India at the state level.

Q10. Is Advocate General a gazetted officer?

No, lawyers are not considered Gazetted officers because they are not government employees and do not undergo recruitment through examinations conducted by the High Court or the government. In lower courts, individuals with the rank of Civil Judge (Junior Division) and higher are typically designated as Gazetted Officers. In High Courts, such as Allahabad, Review Officers and higher-ranking officials hold the Gazetted Officer status.

Advocate General of State: The highest legal official, the Advocate General of State, is chosen by the Governor to represent the interests of the State Government, in accordance with Article 165. The state’s advocate general is tasked with advising the state government on legal issues. In this article, we will look into the Appointment, Duties, Provisions, Power, Terms, and Limitations of the Advocate General of the State.