The Centre has extended the tenure of Attorney General, Shri K K Venugopal, by one more year. His tenure which was about to come to an end this month has been now extended by another year until June 30 2022. Venugopal was appointed as AG for a three year term on July 1 2017. It may be recalled that the government had extended his term last year by another year.
Last year the notification has issued while extending his term said that,
"The President is pleased to re- appoint Shri K K Venugopal, Senior Advocate as Attorney General for India for a period of one year w. e. f. July 1, 2020. Venugopal, a leading lawyer of the country, succeeded Mukul Rohatgi as the Attorney General on June 30, 2017."
About Attorney General
The Attorney General for India is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and is its principal barrister in the Supreme Court of India. They are appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Union Cabinet under Article 76 of the Constitution and hold office during the pleasure of the President.
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