SHORT ANSWER:
The President can impose President's Rule under Article 356 when the governance of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- It can be invoked if there is a failure of constitutional machinery in the state.
- This may occur due to political instability, breakdown of law and order, or inability of the state government to function.
- The President must believe that the situation in the state warrants such action.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state assembly may be dissolved, and the central government will assume control over the state administration.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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