Third Schedule
V
Form of oath of office for a Minister for a State :—
'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 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 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 State of …………… except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as such Minister."
VII
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 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."
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 Godsolemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and 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."
