SHORT ANSWER:
The Indian Constitution empowers the Governor to recommend President's Rule under Article 356.
DETAILS:
- Article 356 allows the Governor to report to the President that the governance in the state cannot be carried out according to the Constitution.
- The President can then assume control of the state government and impose President's Rule.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state assembly is dissolved or suspended, and the state is governed directly by the Centre.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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