Sikkim Appoints Dr. Doma T. Bhutia as Additional Advocate General

The Government of Sikkim, through its Law, Legal, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Department, issued a Notification on June 19, 2019, formally appointing Dr. Doma T. Bhutia, an Advocate, as the Additional Advocate General for the State of Sikkim. This executive instrument, bearing Notification No. 452/LLLPAD/19, was subsequently published in the Sikkim Government Gazette Extraordinary on July 18, 2019, and came into force with immediate effect from the date of its issuance. The notification specified that the detailed terms and conditions, including remuneration, fees, and other facilities pertinent to the newly appointed Additional Advocate General, would be delineated in a subsequent, separate notification. This appointment signifies a key step in strengthening the legal representation available to the State Government.

The primary objective behind such an appointment is to ensure robust legal assistance and representation for the State of Sikkim in various legal proceedings and advisory capacities. The role of an Additional Advocate General is crucial in supporting the Advocate General, who serves as the chief legal advisor to the state government, in discharging constitutional and statutory duties. This appointment addresses the ongoing need for qualified legal professionals within the state's legal framework to handle the complexities of governmental legal affairs. The legislation provided: “The Governor of Sikkim is hereby pleased to appoint Dr. Doma T. Bhutia, Advocate, as Additional Advocate General of Sikkim with immediate effect.” This action underscores the state's commitment to maintaining an effective and efficient legal department capable of advising on policy matters, defending state interests in courts, and ensuring adherence to legal principles across all government functions. The existing statutory framework provides for such legal offices to facilitate the smooth functioning of the state's legal machinery, and this notification operationalizes that framework by filling a critical position.

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