PATNA, June 14 -- Bihar's Advocate General PK Shahi tendered his resignation from the post on Sunday. It will be effective from Monday and the notification for his replacement is likely to be issued the same day (today).

The new AG is likely to take charge on July 18-19.

"The name has been finalised, but the notification will be issued on Monday. Shahi's successor will be a seasoned person with experience working in both the Supreme Court and the Patna High Court," said an official familiar with the matter.

Confirming the development, Shahi said he tendered his resignation in keeping with the established convention when a new government is installed. He has had a long tenure as the AG. He started off as the AG of the Nitish government ...