The post of Deputy Solicitor-General (DSG) is held by Miss Niroshini RAMSOONDAR who assists the Solicitor - General in a number of functions namely :
(i) the management of the Attorney General's Office
(ii) the provision of legal advice to the Government
(iii) the training and guidance of law officers
(iv) spearheading reforms in the Attorney General's Office
The DSG is also entrusted with the following duties :
(i) drafting and supervising of primary and subsidiary legislation and other legal documents
(ii) conducting civil litigation cases in which the Government is a party and ensure follow-up action
(iii) performing the functions of "Ministere Public"
(iv) promoting good industrial relations and staff welfare
The post was first filled in 2009. Miss Ramsoondar joined the AGO as Assistant Solicitor General on 10 August 2020 and was appointed as Acting Deputy Solicitor General on 01 October 2021.
