Which part of the Constitution contains Article 99?

Article 99 is in Part V (The Union), Chapter II — Parliament, under "Officers of Parliament".

Part V · The Union · Officers of Parliament

Article 99: Oath or affirmation by members

Q: What does Article 99 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 99 deals with 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.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 99

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.

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

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