According to Article 88 of the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India has the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, either House, any joint sitting of the Houses, and any committee of Parliament of which he may be named a member. However, he does not have the right to vote in Parliament.
Which of the following statements about Attorney General of India is correct ?
Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2017 · Topic: The Attorney General and the C.A.G. (Rights, Privileges, and Limitations of Attorney General)
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Answer: B. He has the right to take part in the proceedings but has no right to vote in either House of Parlia‐ ment.
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