QuestionPolity / law officers
Which one of the following statements regarding the Solicitor General of India is NOT correct?
- (a) It is a constitutional position under Article 76 of the Constitution of India
- (b) He is appointed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
- (c) He assists the Attorney General of India
- (d) It is a statutory position
Answer: (a) It is a constitutional position under Article 76 of the Constitution of India
The Attorney General is constitutional (Art. 76). The Solicitor General is a statutory post (Law Officers (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1987), appointed by the ACC, and assists the AG. So statement (a) is wrong.