Option 4 is not correct, i.e., He is a whole-time counsel for the Government. The Attorney General of India is not a full-time counsel for the Government. Attorney General for India Rights and Limitations In the performance of his official duties, • In the territory of India, he has the right of audience in all courts. • Also, he has the right to speak and to take part, but without a right to vote, in the • Proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament or • Their joint sitting and • In any committee of the Parliament of which he is a member. • Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct. He enjoys privileges and immunities that are available to an MP. However, the AG is not a full-time counsel for the GoI. • He is not a government servant. • Also, he is not debarred from private legal practice. • He is not a member of the Central cabinet. • There is a separate law minister in the Central cabinet to look after legal matters for GoI. • Hence statement 4 is not correct. Qualification • He must have the same qualifications as are required to be a Judge of the Supreme Court. • In other words, • He must be a citizen of India and • He must have been • A judge of some high court for five years or • An advocate of some high court for ten years or • An eminent jurist, in the opinion of the president. • Hence statement 3 is correct.