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Constitution of India
Part V — The Union
Article99

Oath or affirmation by members

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.

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Article 99 deals with oath or affirmation by members. Read the official clauses below for the exact rule, conditions, exceptions, and institutional powers. This overview is an orientation, not a substitute for the constitutional text.

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