Which of the following statements are correct ? The attorney general of India
- must have the qualifications as that required by a judge of the supreme court.
- enjoys the same privileges and immunities as the members of Parliament.
- has the right of audience in all courts of India.
- his salaries and expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2009
– Statement 2 is correct: Article 105 of the Constitution deals with the powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and their members and committees. Article 88 and Article 102(4) read together extend certain rights and privileges of MPs to the Attorney General, including the right to speak in Parliament and immunity from legal proceedings in respect of anything said or any vote given there. While the extent of “same privileges and immunities” as a member of Parliament is debated, common interpretations and legal texts suggest they enjoy essential parliamentary privileges.
– Statement 3 is correct: Article 76(3) states that the Attorney General shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India.
– Statement 4 is incorrect: The salary and allowances of the Attorney General are determined by the President (Article 76(4)). While these are paid out of the Consolidated Fund of India, they are *not charged* upon the Consolidated Fund, meaning they are subject to vote by Parliament. Expenses charged on the Consolidated Fund are generally non-votable.