RuleMate India

SHORT ANSWER: The President of India can impose President's Rule in a state under Article 356 if the state government is unable to function according to the Constitution. DETAILS: - Article 356 allows the President to assume control of the state government if there is a failure of constitutional machinery. - The President can issue a proclamation, which must be approved by Parliament within two months. - During President's Rule, the state legislature is either suspended or dissolved. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - The state government loses its powers, and the central government administers the state. - Local policymaking is significantly affected as decisions are made by the central government rather than the state government. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Article 356