SHORT ANSWER:
A governor may recommend President's Rule if the state government is unable to function according to the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- This can occur due to a breakdown of constitutional machinery, such as political instability or failure to maintain law and order.
- The recommendation leads to the imposition of President's Rule under Article 356 of the Constitution.
- The state legislative assembly may be dissolved or suspended, and the central government takes over the administration of the state.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state loses its autonomy, and the central government governs through the Governor.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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