Part VI · Conduct of Business
Article 188 Oath or affirmation by members.
In force
This article prescribes the oath for members of State Legislatures. Every member must make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before taking a seat. It is made before the Governor, or a person appointed by him for the purpose. The form is set out in the Third Schedule.
- Every member of the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State shall, before taking his seat, make and subscribe before the Governor, or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.
What it means
Plain words summary of the article above. Not legal advice.
This article prescribes the oath for members of State Legislatures. Every member must make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before taking a seat. It is made before the Governor, or a person appointed by him for the purpose. The form is set out in the Third Schedule.