RuleMate India

SHORT ANSWER: The imposition of President's Rule in an Indian state is governed by Article 356 of the Constitution of India. DETAILS: - Article 356 allows the President to assume control of the state government if the constitutional machinery fails. - It can be imposed if the President believes that the governance in the state cannot be carried out according to the Constitution. - The state assembly can be dissolved, and the President can legislate by ordinance. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - The state government loses its autonomy and is governed directly by the central government. - The state assembly may be suspended or dissolved. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Article 356