SHORT ANSWER:
The imposition of President's Rule is governed by Article 356 of the Indian Constitution.
DETAILS:
- Article 356 allows the President to assume control of a state government if the constitutional machinery fails.
- It requires a report from the Governor of the state indicating the failure of the constitutional machinery.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state assembly is dissolved or suspended, and the President governs the state directly.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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