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The Constitution of India

Advocate-General for the State

Jurisdiction
India
Provision
165
Source language
eng+tel
Recorded status
in force
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in force

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person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate-General for the State. (2) It shall be the duty of the Advocate-General to give advice to the Government of the State upon such legal matters, and to perform such other duties of a legal character, as may from time to time be referred or assigned to him by the Governor, and to discharge the functions conferred on him by or under this Constitution or any other law for the time being in force. (3) The Advocate-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor, and shall receive such remuneration as the Governor may determine. 80 THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA (Part VI. — The States) Conduct of Government Business

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The Constitution of India · legislative.gov.in · Retrieved 17 August 2026.

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