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Third Schedule[Article 148]

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Third Schedule

THIRD SCHEDULE [Article 148] OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS

  1. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(a).
  2. 1 Form ”1A Vice-President” was omitted by the Constitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act, 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991). section 24(a). 3 Form IA was omitted by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(b).
  3. 1 Substituted for the words "Prime Minister" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(c). 5 The comma and words ", Deputy Prime Minister" were omitted by the Conistitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act. 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991), section 24(b).
  4. 1 Form 2A was omitted by the Constitution (fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(d).
  5. 2 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(c).
  6. 3 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(d).
  7. 1 The words “at a meeting of Parliament” were omitted by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(e).
  8. 2 Substituted for the form 6 by the (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(e).
  9. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(f).

Third Schedule, item 1

1. The President.An oath (or affirmation) in the following form shall be administered by the 1 [Speaker] “I,............,do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of President of Bangladesh according to law : That I will bear true faith and allegiance to Bangladesh : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution : And that I will do right to all manner of people according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.” 2 [ * * * ] 3 [ * * * ]

  1. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(a).
  2. 1 Form ”1A Vice-President” was omitted by the Constitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act, 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991). section 24(a). 3 Form IA was omitted by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(b).
  3. 1 Substituted for the words "Prime Minister" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(c). 5 The comma and words ", Deputy Prime Minister" were omitted by the Conistitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act. 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991), section 24(b).
  4. 1 Form 2A was omitted by the Constitution (fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(d).
  5. 2 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(c).
  6. 3 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(d).
  7. 1 The words “at a meeting of Parliament” were omitted by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(e).
  8. 2 Substituted for the form 6 by the (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(e).
  9. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(f).

Third Schedule, item 2

2. The 4 [Prime Minister] 5 [* * *] and other Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers]. Oaths (or affirmations) in the following forms shall be administered by the President – (a) Oath (or affirmation) of office : “I, .............................................., do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Prime Minister (or as the case may be) according to law : That I will bear true faith and allegiance to Bangladesh : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution : And that I will do right to all manner of people according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.” (b) Oath (or affirmation) of secrecy : “I, ............................................, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as Prime Minister (or as the case may be) except as may be required for the due discharge of my duty as Prime Minister (or as the case may be).” 1 [ * * * ]

  1. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(a).
  2. 1 Form ”1A Vice-President” was omitted by the Constitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act, 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991). section 24(a). 3 Form IA was omitted by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(b).
  3. 1 Substituted for the words "Prime Minister" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(c). 5 The comma and words ", Deputy Prime Minister" were omitted by the Conistitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act. 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991), section 24(b).
  4. 1 Form 2A was omitted by the Constitution (fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(d).
  5. 2 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(c).
  6. 3 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(d).
  7. 1 The words “at a meeting of Parliament” were omitted by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(e).
  8. 2 Substituted for the form 6 by the (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(e).
  9. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(f).

Third Schedule, item 3

3. The Speaker.– An oath (or affirmation) in the following forms shall be administered by the 2 [President]– “I, .............................................., do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the Speaker of Parliament and (whenever I am called upon so to do) of the President, according to law : That I will bear true faith and allegiance to Bangladesh : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution : And that I will do right to all manner of people according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.”

  1. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(a).
  2. 1 Form ”1A Vice-President” was omitted by the Constitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act, 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991). section 24(a). 3 Form IA was omitted by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(b).
  3. 1 Substituted for the words "Prime Minister" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(c). 5 The comma and words ", Deputy Prime Minister" were omitted by the Conistitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act. 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991), section 24(b).
  4. 1 Form 2A was omitted by the Constitution (fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(d).
  5. 2 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(c).
  6. 3 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(d).
  7. 1 The words “at a meeting of Parliament” were omitted by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(e).
  8. 2 Substituted for the form 6 by the (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(e).
  9. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(f).

Third Schedule, item 4

4. Deputy Speaker.  An oath (or affirmation) in the following forms shall be administered by the 3 [President]  “I, ......................................................, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of Deputy Speaker of Parliament and (whenever I am called upon so to do) of the Speaker, according to law : That I will bear true faith and allegiance to Bangladesh : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution : And that I will do right to all manner of people according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.”

  1. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(a).
  2. 1 Form ”1A Vice-President” was omitted by the Constitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act, 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991). section 24(a). 3 Form IA was omitted by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(b).
  3. 1 Substituted for the words "Prime Minister" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(c). 5 The comma and words ", Deputy Prime Minister" were omitted by the Conistitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act. 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991), section 24(b).
  4. 1 Form 2A was omitted by the Constitution (fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(d).
  5. 2 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(c).
  6. 3 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(d).
  7. 1 The words “at a meeting of Parliament” were omitted by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(e).
  8. 2 Substituted for the form 6 by the (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(e).
  9. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(f).

Third Schedule, item 5

5. Member of Parliament.– An oath (or affirmation) in the following forms shall be administered 1 [ * * * ] by the Speaker– “I, ................................................., having been elected a member of Parliament do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter according to law : That I will bear true faith and allegiance to Bangladesh : And that I will not allow my personal interest to influence the discharge of my duties as a member of Parliament.”

  1. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(a).
  2. 1 Form ”1A Vice-President” was omitted by the Constitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act, 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991). section 24(a). 3 Form IA was omitted by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(b).
  3. 1 Substituted for the words "Prime Minister" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(c). 5 The comma and words ", Deputy Prime Minister" were omitted by the Conistitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act. 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991), section 24(b).
  4. 1 Form 2A was omitted by the Constitution (fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(d).
  5. 2 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(c).
  6. 3 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(d).
  7. 1 The words “at a meeting of Parliament” were omitted by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(e).
  8. 2 Substituted for the form 6 by the (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(e).
  9. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(f).

Third Schedule, item 6

2 [6. Chief Justice or Judges.An oath (or affirmation) in the following forms shall be administered, in the case of the Chief Justice by the President, and in the case of a Judge appointed to a division, by the Chief Justice  “I, ................................................., having been appointed Chief Justice of Bangladesh (or Judge of the Appellate/High Court Division of the Supreme Court) do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office according to law : That I will bear true faith and allegiance to Bangladesh : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the laws of Bangladesh : And that I will do right to all manner of people according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.]

  1. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(a).
  2. 1 Form ”1A Vice-President” was omitted by the Constitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act, 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991). section 24(a). 3 Form IA was omitted by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(b).
  3. 1 Substituted for the words "Prime Minister" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(c). 5 The comma and words ", Deputy Prime Minister" were omitted by the Conistitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act. 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991), section 24(b).
  4. 1 Form 2A was omitted by the Constitution (fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(d).
  5. 2 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(c).
  6. 3 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(d).
  7. 1 The words “at a meeting of Parliament” were omitted by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(e).
  8. 2 Substituted for the form 6 by the (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(e).
  9. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(f).

Third Schedule, item 7

7. Chief Election Commissioner or Election Commissioner.– An oath (or affirmation) in the following forms shall be administered by the Chief Justice– “I, ................................................., having been appointed Chief Election Commissioner (or Election Commissioner), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office according to law : That I will bear true faith and allegiance to Bangladesh : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution : And that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions.”

  1. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(a).
  2. 1 Form ”1A Vice-President” was omitted by the Constitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act, 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991). section 24(a). 3 Form IA was omitted by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(b).
  3. 1 Substituted for the words "Prime Minister" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(c). 5 The comma and words ", Deputy Prime Minister" were omitted by the Conistitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act. 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991), section 24(b).
  4. 1 Form 2A was omitted by the Constitution (fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(d).
  5. 2 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(c).
  6. 3 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(d).
  7. 1 The words “at a meeting of Parliament” were omitted by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(e).
  8. 2 Substituted for the form 6 by the (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(e).
  9. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(f).

Third Schedule, item 8

8. Comptroller and Auditor-General.– An oath (or affirmation) in 1 the following forms shall be administered, by the [Chief Justice]– “I, ................................................., having been appointed Comptroller and Auditor-General do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office according to law : That I will bear true faith and allegiance to Bangladesh : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution : And that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions.”

  1. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(a).
  2. 1 Form ”1A Vice-President” was omitted by the Constitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act, 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991). section 24(a). 3 Form IA was omitted by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(b).
  3. 1 Substituted for the words "Prime Minister" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(c). 5 The comma and words ", Deputy Prime Minister" were omitted by the Conistitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act. 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991), section 24(b).
  4. 1 Form 2A was omitted by the Constitution (fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(d).
  5. 2 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(c).
  6. 3 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(d).
  7. 1 The words “at a meeting of Parliament” were omitted by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(e).
  8. 2 Substituted for the form 6 by the (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(e).
  9. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(f).

Third Schedule, item 9

9. Member of Public Service Commission.–An oath (or affirmation) in the following form shall be administered by the Chief Justice– “I, ................................................., having been appointed Chairman (or Member) of a Public Service Commission do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office according to law ; That I will bear true faith and allegiance to Bangladesh : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution : And that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions.”

  1. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(a).
  2. 1 Form ”1A Vice-President” was omitted by the Constitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act, 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991). section 24(a). 3 Form IA was omitted by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(b).
  3. 1 Substituted for the words "Prime Minister" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(c). 5 The comma and words ", Deputy Prime Minister" were omitted by the Conistitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act. 1991 (Act XXVIII of 1991), section 24(b).
  4. 1 Form 2A was omitted by the Constitution (fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(d).
  5. 2 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(c).
  6. 3 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(d).
  7. 1 The words “at a meeting of Parliament” were omitted by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act II of 1975), section 32(e).
  8. 2 Substituted for the form 6 by the (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(e).
  9. 1 Substituted for the words "Chief Justice" by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 48(f).

End of Third Schedule to Third Schedule, item 9. Not in the index for this Act: Appendix (some pages are scanned images, not read: [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21]).

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