- Constitutional Provisions: Article 165 has provided for the office of the Advocate General.
- Fact: The Highest law officer in the state
- Appointment and Term
- Appointed by the Governor
- Qualification – He must be qualified to be the Judge of the High Court.
- Term of office not fixed by the constitution
- The Constitution has no procedure for his removal
- Holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.
- Receives remuneration as Governor may determine
- Duties and Functions
- Chief Law Officer of the State Government.
- Advise State Government on legal matters
- Perform duties of a legal character
- Discharge functions conferred on him by constitution.
- The Governor may assign the following duties to Advocate General of the State
- To appear on behalf of government
- To represent the government
- To appear when required by the government in any high court
- Chief Law Officer of the State Government.
- Rights
- Right of audience in all courts.
- Right to speak and take part in the proceedings of both the houses of State Legislature, joint sitting, or any committee proceedings.
- Does not have the right to vote
- He enjoys all privileges and immunities that are available to a member of Parliament.