SHORT ANSWER:
President's Rule can be imposed under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution if the governance in a state cannot be carried out according to the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- The President must believe that the governance of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
- This can occur if there is a failure of constitutional machinery in the state.
- The imposition requires a report from the Governor of the state.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state assembly is dissolved or suspended.
- The central government takes over the administration of the state.
SOURCE:
- Article 356 of the Indian Constitution
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