SHORT ANSWER:
The imposition of President's Rule in states is governed by Article 356 of the Indian Constitution.
DETAILS:
- Article 356 allows the President to assume control of a state government if the President believes that the governance in the state cannot be carried on according to the Constitution.
- The grounds for such a decision include the failure of constitutional machinery in the state.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state assembly may be dissolved, and the central government will directly administer the state.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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