Q17. Consider the following statements:
- The 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.
- 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?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer – D
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: According to Article 76 of The Constitution of India, the Attorney General has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament or their joint sitting and any committee of the Parliament of which she/he may be named a member, but without a right to vote. Solicitor General of India, a statutory post assists the AG in the fulfillment of the official responsibilities. The Solicitor General does not participate in the meetings of Parliament as it is a statutory post assisting the Attorney General in fulfillment of the official responsibilities.
- Statement 2 is Incorrect: There is no provision regarding the procedure and grounds for the removal of the Attorney General mentioned in the Constitution except that he/she holds office during the pleasure of the president. Conventionally (not mandatorily), he/she can resign when the government (council of ministers) resigns or is replaced, as he is appointed on its advice.
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