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 ?
1 only
2 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC SO-Steno – 2017
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.