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PART VI THE STATES · CHAPTER III.— THE STATE LEGISLATURE · General

Article 177: Rights of Ministers and Advocate-General as respects the Houses

The Constitution of India

Every Minister and the Advocate-General for a State shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, the Legislative Assembly of the State or, in the case of a State having a Legislative Council, both Houses, and to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, any committee of the Legislature of which he may be named a member, but shall not, by virtue of this article, be entitled to vote.

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  1. 1. Consider the following statements regarding the Advocate-General for a State: 1. He is appointed by the Governor and must be a person qualified to be appointed a Judge of a High Court. 2. He has the right to speak in, and to vote in, the Legislative Assembly of the State. 3. He holds office during the pleasure of the Governor and receives such remuneration as the Governor may determine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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