SHORT ANSWER:
The Indian Constitution provides provisions like Article 356 and Article 357 to check the powers of the President in state matters.
DETAILS:
- Article 356 allows the President to impose President's Rule in a state if the governance is not functioning according to the Constitution.
- Article 357 allows the President to legislate for the state under certain conditions.
- The imposition of President's Rule must be approved by Parliament within two months.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If President's Rule is imposed, the state assembly is dissolved, and the state is governed directly by the Centre.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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