3rd Schedule of Indian Constitution, Provisions, States, Articles

3rd Schedule of Indian Constitution lists oaths for key posts like MPs, Ministers, Judges, and CAG, affirming allegiance to the Constitution and India.

3rd Schedule of Indian Constitution
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The 3rd Schedule of Indian Constitution includes the official oaths or affirmations taken by individuals assuming key constitutional positions in India. It’s linked to the following Articles: 75(4), 99, 124(6), 148(2), 164(3), 188, and 219. It applies to posts including Union and State Ministers, Members of Parliament and State Legislatures, Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts and The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG).

Each oath contains specific phrases like “faithfully discharge the duties,” “bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution,” and “uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India.”

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The Constitution of India was adopted on January 26, 1950 which consists of 8 Schedules initially which expanded to 12 Schedule of Indian Constitution through amendment.

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3rd Schedule of Indian Constitution Provisions

The 3rd Schedule of Indian Constitution prescribes the Forms of Oaths or Affirmations for various constitutional authorities. These forms are legally binding and ensure allegiance to the Constitution and the sovereignty of India. Here’s the list of constitutional posts along with their corresponding Articles:

  • Union Ministers of India – Article 75(4)
  • Parliament Election Candidates
  • Members of Parliament (MPs) – Article 99
  • Supreme Court Judges – Article 124(6)
  • Comptroller and Auditor General – Article 148(2)
  • State Ministers – Article 164(3)
  • State Legislature Election’s Candidates
  • State Legislature Members – Article 188
  • High Court Judges – Article 219

Keywords Associated With Different Posts

The oaths or affirmations under the 3rd Schedule of Indian Constitution differ slightly based on the nature of the post which are discussed in the table below:

Keywords Associated With Different Posts
Post Key Phrases in the Oath

Union Ministers of India

Uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India; Oath of secrecy

Parliament Election Candidates

Uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India

Members of Parliament (MPs)

Uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India

Supreme Court Judges

Uphold the Constitution and the laws

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)

Uphold the Constitution and the laws

State Ministers

Uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India; Oath of secrecy

State Legislature Election Candidates

Uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India

State Legislature Members

Uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India

High Court Judges

Uphold the Constitution and the laws

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