Prelims 2013 · Polity and Constitution · Question 62
Consider the following statements: 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
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
1, 2 and 3
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha — Correct. Article 88 gives the Attorney General the right to participate in the proceedings of either House of Parliament.
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha — Correct. Article 88 also extends this right to any committee of Parliament of which he may be named a member; thus he can be a member of a Lok Sabha committee if so nominated.
3. speak in the Lok Sabha — Correct. The right to take part in proceedings includes the right to speak in the House.
4. vote in the Lok Sabha — Incorrect. Article 88 expressly denies the Attorney General any right to vote.
Therefore, statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct.