Rahul was appointed for the post as specified under Article 165 of the Constitution of India. His duty is to give advice to the Government of Uttar Pradesh upon legal matters. He can also take part in proceedings of the State Legislature without a right to vote. Rahul is having the post of:

Advocate General of Uttar Pradesh

Similar to the Attorney General of India, the position of Advocate General exists at the state level. An Advocate General is a senior law officer who acts as a legal adviser to the State Government. According to Article 165 of the Constitution, Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of the respective state. The Advocate General is the chief legal advisor of the State and performs duties of a legal character including representing the State before the courts either through himself/herself or through the law officers or pleaders appointed by the State.