FORMS OF OATHS OR AFFIRMATIONS
I
Form of oath or affirmation to be made by a candidate for election to the Legislative Assembly:—
”I, A. B., having been nominated as a candidate to fill seat in the Legislative Assembly
do swear in the name of God
solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India
as by law established and that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India.”
II
Form of oath or affirmation to be made by a member of the Legislative Assembly:—
”I, A. B., having been elected a member of the Legislative Assembly
do swear in the name of God
solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as
by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India and that I will
faithfully discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter.”
III
Form of oath of office for a member of the Council of Ministers:—
”I, A. B., do swear in the name of God
solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the
Constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of
India, that I will faithfully and conscientiously discharge my duties as a Minister, and that I will
do right to all manner of people in accordance with the Constitution and the law without fear or
favour, affection or ill-will”.
IV
Form of oath of secrecy for a member of the Council of Ministers:—
”I, A. B., do swear in the name of God
solemnly affirm that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or
reveal to any person or persons any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall
become known to me as a Minister except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties
as such Minister”.