Which of the following statements about Attorney General of India is c

Which of the following statements about Attorney General of India is correct ?

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He has the right to take part in the proceedings and vote in either House of Parliament.

He has the right to take part in the proceedings but has no right to vote in either House of Parliament.

He cannot attend a joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

He cannot take part in the Committee meetings of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.

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UPSC SO-Steno – 2017

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The correct answer is B. The Attorney General has the right to take part in proceedings but not to vote.

According to Article 88 of the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India has the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, either House, any joint sitting of the Houses, and any committee of Parliament of which he may be named a member. However, he does not have the right to vote in Parliament.

The Attorney General is the highest law officer of the country, appointed by the President (Article 76). He is the legal advisor to the Government of India. He holds office during the pleasure of the President.

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