Duties and Functions of the Advocate General of State
Let’s examine the duties of the State’s Advocate General:
- The Advocate General is chosen by the Governor to provide legal advice to the State Government on any problem.
- The Governor may also give the Advocate General the responsibilities and roles of any legal entity.
- They have the right to audience in any state court of law in accordance with the Advocate General’s official responsibilities.
- The Advocate General may participate as a member without the right to vote in any committee or proceedings of one or both houses of the state legislature.
- The State Government may be defended before the High Court and Supreme Court by the Advocate General.
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.