THIRD SCHEDULE[१]
[Articles 75(4), 99, 124(6), 148(2), 164(3), 188 and 219]
Forms of Oaths or Affirmations
I
Form of oath of office for a Minister for the Union :—
"I, A.B., do swear in the name of Godsolemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, that I will faithfully and conscientiously discharge my duties as a Minister for the Union 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."
II
Form of oath of secrecy for a Minister for the Union :—
"I, A.B., do swear in the name of Godsolemnly 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 for the Union except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as such Minister."
III
Form of oath or affirmation to be made by a member of Parliament :—
"I, A.B., having been elected (or nominated) a member of the Council of States (or the House of the People) do swear in the name of Godsolemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that I will faithfully discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter"
IV
Form of oath or affirmation to be made by the Judges of the Supreme Court and the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India :—
"I, A.B., having been appointed Chicf Justice (or a Judge) of the Supreme Court of India (or Comptroller and Auditor-General of India) do swear in the name of Godsolemnly affirm that I will bear true faith allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my ability, knowledge and judgment perform the duties of my office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will and that I will uphold the Constitution and the laws."
- ↑ In its application to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, Forms V, VI, VII and VIII shall be omitted.
