2013
Q. 12
Set A
Polity
Constitutional Bodies
:
Attorney General of India can
- take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
- be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
- speak in the Lok Sabha
- vote in the Lok Sabha
Smart Elimination
The defining limitation of the Attorney General in Parliament is s/he is not ""elected"".
Common sense: Only elected or official members of a House can vote.
An appointed legal officer cannot vote. Eliminate any option containing 4. This leaves Option C and D. Since he can speak and participate (basic rights of audience), 1, 2, 3 must be true.
Potential Trap
The AG can speak and sit, so one might assume he can vote. He cannot vote.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: CThe correct answer is Option C.
Analysis (Article 88): The Attorney General of India has the right to:
- Take part in proceedings of either House. (Correct)
- Be a member of a committee of the Parliament. (Correct)
- Speak in the Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha. (Correct)
- Vote: The Constitution explicitly states that he shall not be entitled to vote in the House. (Incorrect)
Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
Value Addition
- Article 76: Deals with the office of the Attorney General.
- Privileges: He enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a Member of Parliament.
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