THIRD SCHEDULE. sections 21(1), 24, 30B, 55, 67 and 79
“OATH OF PRESIDENT”
I ……………………………….. do swear (or solemnly affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President and will, to the best of my ability without favour or prejudice, defend the Constitution and the institutions of democracy and the rule of law, ensure that the fundamental rights are protected and the unity of the diverse Mauritian nation maintained and strengthened.”
“OATH OF VICE-PRESIDENT”
I ……………………………….. do swear (or solemnly affirm) that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution and the law and that I will faithfully discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter.
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
I, ……………………………….. do swear (or solemnly affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Mauritius according to law. (So help me God).
OATH FOR THE DUE EXECUTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER OR OTHER MINISTER OR JUNIOR MINISTER
I, …………………………… , being appointed Prime Minister/Minister/junior Minister, do swear (or solemnly affirm) that I will to the best of my judgment, at all times when so required, freely give my counsel and advice to the President (or any other person for the time being lawfully performing the functions of that office) for the good management of the public affairs of Mauritius, and I do further swear (or solemnly affirm) that I will not on any account, at any time whatsoever, disclose the counsel, advice, opinion or vote of any particular Minister or Junior Minister and that I will not, except with the authority of the Cabinet and to such extent as may be required for the good management of the affairs of Mauritius, directly or indirectly reveal the business or proceedings of the Prime Minister/Minister/Junior Minister or any matter coming to my knowledge in my capacity as such and that in all things I will be a true and faithful Prime Minister/Minister/junior Minister. (So help me God).
JUDICIAL OATH
I, ……………………………….. , do swear (or solemnly affirm) that I will well and truly serve Mauritius and the Constitution in the office of Chief Justice/judge of the Supreme Court and I will do right to all manner of people after the laws and usages of Mauritius without fear or favour, affection or ill will. (So help me God).
