Article 88 of the Constitution states that the Attorney General shall have 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, but shall not by virtue of this Article be entitled to vote.
Which Officer of the Government of India has the right to take part in the proceedings of Parliament of India even though he is not a member?
Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 60 62rd · Topic: The Attorney General and the C.A.G. (Rights, Privileges, and Limitations of Attorney General)
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Answer: B. Attorney General of India
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