Advocate-General for the State
Quick Summary (TL;DR)
Article 165 (Advocate-General for the State): Governs the State Executive (Governor, Chief Minister, State Cabinet & Advocate-General) under Part VI.
In Simple Citizen Words
Article 165 ('Advocate-General for the State') in Part VI, Chapter II regulates the executive government of the States. It defines the office, appointment, tenure, and powers of the Governor, the aid and advice of the State Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister, the Advocate-General for the State, and the conduct of state government business. Specifically: (1) The Governor of each State shall appoint a 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...
Key Constitutional Provisions
Constitutional Mandate (Art. 165): Directly codifies the legal rule for 'Advocate-General for the State' under Part VI
Structured across 3 clause(s) with clear procedural conditions
Backed by independent judicial oversight of the High Courts to protect constitutional legality
Exceptions & Reasonable Restrictions
Under Article 163 and Article 164(2), the Governor acts as a constitutional head on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers collectively responsible to the State Legislative Assembly (Shamsher Singh & Nabam Rebia rulings).
Why This Matters in Daily Life
Ensures that state administration—controlling local police, health, land, and state welfare—remains accountable to voters through the elected State Assembly.
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