The Schedule

[See Sections 4, 12 and 43]

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".