Constitution Section 165 — Advocate-General for the State

Part VI — THE STATES — The Advocate-General for the State

Constitutional

Summary

The Governor of each state appoints the Advocate-General, who must have the qualifications needed to become a High Court judge. The Advocate-General’s job is to give legal advice to the state government and perform other legal duties assigned by the Governor, as well as carry out any functions given under the Constitution or other laws. The Advocate-General serves as long as the Governor wishes and receives pay set by the Governor.

Official Text

(1) The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate-General for the State.

(2) It shall be the duty of the Advocate-General to give advice to the Government of the State upon such legal matters, and to perform such other duties of a legal character, as may from time to time be referred or assigned to him by the Governor, and to discharge the functions conferred on him by or under this Constitution or any other law for the time being in force.

(3) The Advocate-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor, and shall receive such remuneration as the Governor may determine.