Statement 1: Making and subscribing oath is a formal requirement under the Constitution (Article 99) before a member can take their seat. Oath administered during a sitting, even by a person authorized by the Presiding Officer (who is not the Presiding Officer at that exact moment), is part of the official proceedings of the House. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect. Statement 2: Oath administered in a sitting is recorded in the House proceedings and is a formal part of the business conducted during that sitting. Hence, Statement 2 is correct. Statement 3: Rules allow for oath/affirmation to be made before the Speaker or a person authorized by him when the House is not in session. This would typically happen outside the Chamber. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
Consider the following statements: 1. Making and subscribing oath is not a proceeding of the House if the person administering the oath is other than a Presiding officer. 2. Oath administered in a sitting is a part of the proceedings of the House. 3. Oath cannot be taken by a member outside the Chamber of Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2017 · Topic: The Parliament (Vacation of Seats, Oath, and Anti-defection Law (10th Schedule))
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