SHORT ANSWER:
President's Rule under Article 356 suspends the powers of the state legislature and state government.
DETAILS:
- The state government is dismissed, and the Governor takes over the administration.
- The state legislature is either dissolved or its functioning is suspended.
- The Governor can legislate by ordinance.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment, but the state loses its autonomy and governance is directly under the central government.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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