What is the significance of Article 164(3) in relation to the forms of oath or affirmation mentioned in the Third Schedule?
The significance of Article 164(3) in relation to the forms of oath or affirmation mentioned in the Third Schedule is that it requires a person who has been appointed as a Minister for a State to make and subscribe before the Governor an oath or affirmation according to Form IIIB in the schedule. This oath or affirmation is taken by candidates for election to the State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) to ensure that they will uphold their duties and responsibilities as elected representatives of the people.