Which Article of the Indian Constitution has provided for the office of the Advocate General for the states?

The Correct answer is Article 165.

Key Points

• Under Article 165 of the Indian Constitution, the office of the Advocate General for the states has been established.
• The Advocate General is the highest law officer in a state and corresponds to the Attorney General of India at the state level.
• The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of the respective state.
• The individual appointed must be qualified to be a judge of a High Court, which means they should have been an advocate for at least 10 years or a judicial officer for an equivalent period.
• The Advocate General's duty is to provide legal advice to the state government and to perform other legal duties assigned by the Governor.
• The Advocate General has the right to participate in the proceedings of the state legislature but does not have the right to vote.
• This position ensures the legal integrity of state government actions and policies.

 Additional Information

• Article 148
  • Article 148 of the Indian Constitution deals with the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
  • The CAG is responsible for auditing the accounts of the Union and State governments and ensuring financial accountability.
  • This article ensures the independence of the CAG by providing a secure tenure and limiting the conditions under which they can be removed.
• Article 145
  • Article 145 specifies the rules of procedure for the functioning of the Supreme Court of India.
  • It empowers the Supreme Court to make rules for regulating its practice and procedure, subject to laws made by Parliament.
• Article 65
  • Article 65 outlines the procedure for the Vice-President of India to act as the President in the event of the President's absence, death, resignation, or removal.
  • This article ensures the continuity of governance in India.