SHORT ANSWER:
A state governor can dismiss a state government under Article 356 of the Constitution, while the President can dismiss the central government under Article 356 or Article 352.
DETAILS:
- Article 356 allows the President to impose President's Rule in a state if the governance cannot be carried out according to the Constitution.
- The Governor can recommend President's Rule if the state government is not functioning according to the Constitution.
- Article 352 allows the President to declare a national emergency, which can also lead to the dismissal of the central government.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Dismissal of the state government can lead to President's Rule, where the state is governed directly by the central government.
- Dismissal of the central government can lead to the imposition of President's Rule at the national level.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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