October 31, 2026

First Schedule – Right to Information Act: Form of Oath or Affirmation

Right to Information Act, 2005 — back to Table of Contents

The First Schedule

[See sections 13(3) and 16(3)]

Form of Oath or Affirmation to be Made by the Chief Information Commissioner/The Information Commissioner/The State Chief Information Commissioner/The State Information Commissioner

“I, …………………, having been appointed Chief Information Commissioner/Information Commissioner/State Chief Information Commissioner/State Information Commissioner swear in the name of God that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the solemnly affirm Constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India, that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my ability, knowledge and judgment perform the duties of my office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will and that I will uphold the Constitution and the laws.”