Attorney General resigns when the government (council of ministers) resigns or is replaced

Q.  Consider following sentences regarding attorney general of India?

1) The constitution article 76 provided for office of the Attorney General of India.
2) Attorney general is highest law officer in country.
3) Attorney general appointed by president.
4) He must have been a judge of some high court for 5 years or an advocate of some high court for 10 years.
- Published on 19 Jan 16

a. 1, 3, 4
b. 2, 3, 4
c. 1, 2, 4
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
The term of officer of AG is not fixed by constitution. Constitution does not contain the procedure for his removal. He holds office during pleasure of president. Conventionally, he resigns when the government (council of ministers) resigns or is replaced, as he is appointed on its advice. The remuneration of the AG is not fixed by the Constitution. He receives such remuneration as the president may determine.

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