Which of the following officials is not a member of either House of Parliament yet has the right to speak and participate in their proceedings without voting rights?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Under Article 88 of the Indian Constitution, the Attorney General for India possesses the statutory right to speak and participate in the parliamentary proceedings of either House or any joint sitting without possessing the right to cast a vote. This unique privilege arises because the Attorney General is the supreme legal officer of the country appointed under Article 76, yet is not an elected member of parliament. Officials like the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Chief Election Commissioner do not enjoy this floor-access right in parliament. The Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the President.