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Q37 (IAS/2013) Polity & Governance › Parliament › Parliamentary privileges Answer Verified

Consider the following statements : Attorney General of India can 1. Take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha 2. Be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha 3. Speak in the Lok Sabha 4. Vote in the Lok Sabha Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: C
Explanation

Under Article 88 of the Constitution of India, the Attorney General (AG) has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament, any joint sitting, and any committee of Parliament of which they may be named a member [1]. This allows the AG to participate in Lok Sabha proceedings, speak in the House, and serve on its committees. However, Article 88 explicitly states that the Attorney General shall have no right to vote in these proceedings [1]. While the AG is entitled to the privileges and immunities of a Member of Parliament under Article 105(4), the restriction on voting remains absolute [1]. Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct, while statement 4 is incorrect, making option 3 the correct choice.

Sources

  1. [1] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 11: The Union Executive > 5. The Attorney-General for India > p. 233
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