Huge increase in fees of government lawyers, Central Government changed the rules:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The Central Government has given a big gift to the top law officers of the country. The government has made significant amendments in the fee structure of the Attorney General (AG), Solicitor General (SG) and Additional Solicitor General (ASG), significantly increasing their fees. This amendment, made after a gap of several years, aims to provide appropriate incentives to top legal experts for government representation.

According to the report of Live Hindustan, the Ministry of Law and Justice has issued an official order in this regard, due to which the per hearing earnings of the lawyers representing the government in the Supreme Court and High Court will increase.

1. What will the Attorney General and Solicitor General get now?

As per the amended rules, the highest law officer of the country i.e. attorney general And Solicitor General There has been a significant increase in the fees of:

Fees per hearing: Now the fees given to them for effective hearing of any case in the Supreme Court has been increased significantly as compared to earlier.

Advice and Opinion: Now these officers will also be entitled to higher honorarium for giving written opinion on a particular legal issue.

2. Why was this decision taken?

The Central Government has taken this step so that the difference in fees of government lawyers can be reduced compared to senior lawyers doing private practice.

Attracting Talent: Through increased fees, the government wants to motivate the best legal talent to work on government posts.

Inflation and demand of time: The last time the fees were revised was a long time ago, which has been changed as per the current economic conditions.

3. Other law officers (ASG) also benefit

Not only the top two positions, but Additional Solicitor General (ASG) And the fee scale for other government lawyers has also been updated:

High Court and Tribunal: The new rates will also be applicable for officers who represent the Center in various High Courts and Tribunals.

Miscellaneous Expenses: There has also been a slight increase in other minor expenses and clerk fees incurred during court proceedings.

4. What is the role of the Attorney General?

The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor to the Government of India. They not only represent the government in important constitutional matters in the Supreme Court, but also have the right to participate (without voting) in the proceedings of the Parliament.