Consider the following statements: 1. Making and subscribing oath is

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
This question was previously asked in
UPSC SO-Steno – 2017
The correct option is B) 2 only.
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.
The process of taking oath is governed by Article 99 of the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure of the respective House. Taking the oath is mandatory before a member can take their seat, vote, or participate fully in the proceedings.