Civil Proceedings Evidence Act, 1965 (Act No. 25 of 1965)Part VII : Oaths and Affirmations40. Affirmations in lieu of oaths |
| (1) | In any case where any person who is or may be required to take an oath objects to do so, it shall be lawful for such person to make an affirmation in the words following: |
"I do truly affirm and declare that"
(here insert the matter to be affirmed or declared).
| (2) | Any person authorized, required or qualified by law to take or administer an oath shall accept, in lieu thereof, an affirmation or declaration as aforesaid. |
| (3) | Such affirmation or declaration shall be of the same force and effect as if the person who made it had taken such oath, and the same penalties and disabilities which are respectively in force in respect of and are attached to any false or corrupt taking and subscribing of any oath administered in accordance with section thirty-nine, and any neglect or refusal in regard thereto, shall apply and attach in like manner in respect of the false or corrupt making or subscribing respectively, of any such affirmation or declaration as in this section mentioned and any neglect or refusal in regard thereto. |