(1) There shall be an Attorney General of Nepal.
(2) The President shall, on recommendation of the Prime Minister,
appoint the Attorney General.
The Attorney General shall hold office during the
pleasure of the Prime Minister.
(3) A person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme
Court shall be eligible to be appointed as the Attorney General.
(4) The office of the Attorney General shall be vacant in any of the
following circumstances:
(a) if he or she tenders resignation in writing to the President through
the Prime Minister,
(b) if he or she is removed from office by the President on
recommendation of the Prime Minister,
(c) if he or she dies.
(5) The remuneration and other facilities of the Attorney General shall
be similar to those of a Judge of the Supreme Court. Other conditions of service of
the Attorney General shall be in accordance with law.