Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 23 -- Kerala Minister for General Education and Labour, V Sivankutty, today said reports of newly elected members of local self-government institutions taking oath in violation of the legally prescribed format were a matter of serious concern and would not be legally recognised.
Talking to newspersons here, the Minister said such deviations amounted to a blatant disregard for constitutional procedures and statutory provisions governing local bodies.
He stressed that these practices undermine the dignity of constitutional institutions and cannot be allowed to continue.
As per the Panchayat and Municipal laws, elected representatives are required to take oath either in the name of God or by making a solemn affirmat...