Consider the following statements :
- 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?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 4 — Neither 1 nor 2
Both statements contain constitutional inaccuracies regarding parliamentary participation rights and the tenure of the Attorney General. Statement 1 incorrectly includes the Solicitor General, while Statement 2 misrepresents the constitutional provisions regarding the Attorney General's resignation.
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: Article 88 grants the right to participate in Parliament only to Ministers and the Attorney General of India, not the Solicitor General of India. Additionally, other officers like the Comptroller and Auditor General may also be invited to participate in specific contexts.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Article 76 states that the Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the President, not linked to the government's tenure. There is no constitutional requirement for automatic resignation when the government changes.
📝 Short Notes: Attorney General of India (Article 76)
- Appointment: Appointed by the President; must be qualified to be a Supreme Court Judge
- Tenure: Holds office during the pleasure of the President (no fixed term); receives remuneration determined by the President
- Rights (Article 88): Can speak and participate in both Houses, joint sittings, and parliamentary committees but cannot vote
- Duties: Advises the Government on legal matters, performs legal duties assigned by the President, and represents the Government in the Supreme Court
- Solicitor General: Assists the Attorney General but has no constitutional provision for parliamentary participation
- Private Practice: The Attorney General can engage in private practice but cannot advise against the Government or appear against it
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