SCH 03 - Third Schedule - Constitution of India

THIRD SCHEDULE [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 God/solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, 1 [ that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India ] , 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 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 for the Union except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as such Minister. 2 [III A Form of oath or affirmation to be made by a candidate for election to Parliament:- I, A.B., having been nominated as a candidate to fill a seat in the council of States (or the House of the People) 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. B 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 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. ] 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 Chief Justice (or a Judge) of the Supreme Court of India (or Comptroller and Auditor-General of India) 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, 3 [ that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India ] , 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. V Form of oath of office for a Minister for a State: 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, 4 [ that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India ] , that I will faithfully and conscientiously discharge my duties as a Minister for the State of............ 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. VI Form of oath of secrecy for a Minister for a State:- 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 for the State of ...............................................except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as such Minister. 6 [VII A Form of oath or affirmation to be made by a candidate for election to the Legislature of a State:- I, A.B., having been nominated as a candidate to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly (or Legislative Council), 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. B Form of oath or affirmation to be made by a member of the Legislature of a State:- I, A.B., having been elected (or nominated) a member of the Legislative Assembly (or Legislative Council), 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. ] VIII Form of oath or affirmation to be made by the Judges of a High Court:- I, A.B., having been appointed Chief Justice (or a Judge) of the High Court at (or of) ............................................ 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, 5 [ that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India], 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. ******************* NOTES:- * See also Articles 84(a) and 173(a). 1 . Inserted vide Article 5 of the Constitution (16th Amendment) Act, 1963 dated 05-10-1963 , w.e.f. 05-10-1963. 2 . Substituted vide Article 5 of the Constitution (16th Amendment) Act, 1963 dated 05-10-1963 , w.e.f. 05-10-1963. 3 . Inserted vide Article 5 of the Constitution (16th Amendment) Act, 1963 dated 05-10-1963 , w.e.f. 05-10-1963. 4 . Inserted vide Article 5 of the Constitution (16th Amendment) Act, 1963 dated 05-10-1963 , w.e.f. 05-10-1963. 5 . Inserted vide Article 5 of the Constitution (16th Amendment) Act, 1963 dated 05-10-1963 , w.e.f. 05-10-1963. 6 . Substituted vide Article 5 of the Constitution (16th Amendment) Act, 1963 dated 05-10-1963 , w.e.f. 05-10-1963.