Solicitor General

Subject: Polity

Context:

Appearing on behalf of the central government, the Solicitor General claimed that the government had shifted 10 million migrant workers to their home states and that some migrants were still walking “because of anxiety or local level instigation

Concept:

• Solicitor General is the second highest law officer in the country.
• He is subordinate to the Attorney General of India, the highest law officer and works under him. He also advises the government in legal matters.
• Solicitor general is appointed for period of three years by Appointment Committee of Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister.
• It should be noted here that only the office of the AG is created by the Constitution. In other words, Article 76 does not mention about the solicitor general and additional solicitor general.
• Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor Generals’ office and duties are governed by Law Officers (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1987.