Tan Sri Gani Patail’s termination of service as the Attorney-General was done according to the Federal Constitution.

Attorney-General (A-G), Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali in a statement today said that it is important for people not to confuse the matter in the interest of the administration of justice.

He said there was no breach of constitution in regards to the termination of service or demotion as contained in Article 135 of the Federal Constitution.

In this case, he said, Abdul Gani was not terminated or demoted from his judicial service.

On Tuesday, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa announced Abdul Gani’s termination of service as the A-G.

He will however continue his service as a judicial and legal service officer until his retirement on October 6.