Part V · Conduct of Business
Article 99 Oath or affirmation by members.
In force
This article prescribes the oath for members. Every member of either House must make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before taking a seat. It is made before the President, or a person appointed by him for the purpose. The form is set out in the Third Schedule.
- Every member of either House of Parliament shall, before taking his seat, make and subscribe before the President, 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. Every member of either House must make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before taking a seat. It is made before the President, or a person appointed by him for the purpose. The form is set out in the Third Schedule.