SHORT ANSWER:
A Governor can dismiss a state government or recommend President's Rule under certain conditions like loss of majority or breakdown of constitutional machinery.
DETAILS:
- The Governor can act if the council of ministers loses the confidence of the assembly.
- If there is a situation where the government cannot function according to the Constitution, the Governor may recommend President's Rule under Article 356 of the Constitution of India.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state government may be dissolved, and President's Rule may be imposed, leading to central governance.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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