Powers of Advocate General of State
Most of the discussion of the authority, appointment, and duties of the Advocate General of State is found in Articles 165 and 177.
According to Indian Constitutional Article 165:
- Every State Governor appoints a candidate eligible to serve as a high court judge for the position of Advocate General of State.
- According to the Advocate General’s recommendations, the state government handles all legal matters and performs all legal-related obligations.
- This top law enforcement official can serve at the governor’s pleasure. According to the Governor’s decision, this authority may be paid.
As stated in Article 177:
- The state’s attorney general is entitled to speak during legislative assembly proceedings.
- They are welcome to take part in the legislative committee’s sessions.
Advocate General of State – UPSC Notes
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.
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