Question

Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it?
A. Solicitor general of India
B. Chief Justice of India
C. Attorney general of India
D. Chief election commissioner

Answer 1

Hint: Parliament is the sovereign legislative body of India. Solicitor general of India, Chief Justice of India, Attorney general of India, Chief election commissioner all are appointed by the President. In accordance with Article 76, the President assigns to the Chief Legal Officer of the Indian Government the authority to address Parliament during his pleasure.

Complete answer:
> Parliament is the sovereign legislative body of India. It incorporates two houses— Rajya sabha ( council of States) and Lok Sabha ( house of people). The President has the power to summon and discontinue either House of Parliament or to dissolve Lok Sabha. Under Article 76, the President appoints and confers on the Attorney general of India the power to address Parliament during his pleasure. The Attorney General of India is a member of the executive of the Union and highest law officer of India. He/ She must possess the required qualifications to be appointed as a judge of the supreme court or should be a judge for five years or advocate for ten years of some high court.
> Solicitor general of India is the second law officer of India and is appointed by the President. He/She assists the Attorney general of India and is further assisted by additional Solicitors Generals. The position of Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor General is statutory.Unlike the Attorney General of India, the Chief Justice of India is the head of the Supreme Court. The fundamental difference is that the Attorney General is an advocate and the Chief Justice of India is a judge. Chief election commissioner is an Indian civil servant appointed by the President. He is authorized to conduct fair elections at national and state level and of President and vice president.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note: Under Article 76, the President appoints and confers on the Attorney general of India the power to address Parliament during his pleasure. The Attorney General of India is a member of the executive of the Union and highest law officer of India. He/ She must possess the required qualifications to be appointed as a judge of the supreme court or should be a judge for five years or advocate for ten years of some high court.