What is the Salary of Advocate General of State?
The Indian Constitution does not set a cap on the Advocate General of Stateās compensation. According to the states, it varies. In India, the remuneration of the advocate general is set by the state governor. Some recent changes to the Advocate General of Statesā pay (as of November 2020):
The state government of Punjab has enhanced the pay of law enforcement officers-
- Assistant Advocate General/Junior Most Law Officer Salary: Rs. 55,000/Month.
- Senior Deputy Advocate General and Deputy Attorney General: Rs. 90000 per month.
- Officers in the establishment: Rs. 40,000 per month
The estimated monthly salary for an advocate general is Rs. 1.25 lakh. A state advocate generalās office may have junior, deputy, and senior advocates general.
Advocate General of State ā 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 stateās 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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