Which one of the following statements about the Attorney-General of In

Which one of the following statements about the Attorney-General of India is NOT correct ?

He shall have the right to speak in the Houses of Parliament
He shall have a right of audience in all Courts in the territory of India in the performance of his official duties
He must have the same qualifications as are required to be a Judge of the Supreme Court
He is a whole-time counsel for the Government
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UPSC CAPF – 2019
The statement that the Attorney-General of India is a whole-time counsel for the Government is incorrect. The Attorney-General is the chief legal advisor to the Union Government but is not prohibited from engaging in private legal practice, provided it does not conflict with his official duties.
– The Attorney-General is appointed by the President (Article 76).
– He has the right to speak and take part in proceedings of both Houses of Parliament and their joint sittings, but cannot vote (Article 88).
– He has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India (Article 76(3)).
– He must be qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court (Article 76(1)).
– He holds office during the pleasure of the President (Article 76(4)).
The Attorney-General is not a member of the central cabinet. He is assisted by a Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor Generals. Unlike a whole-time counsel, he can accept private briefs, except those against the Government of India, those in which he is called upon to advise or appear against the Government of India, or those requiring him to defend a person accused of criminal prosecution without the permission of the Government of India.
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