SHORT ANSWER:
The criteria for the imposition of President's Rule in a state are outlined in Article 356 of the Indian Constitution.
DETAILS:
- Article 356 allows the President to assume control of the state government if the constitutional machinery in the state 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 can be dissolved, and the state will be governed directly by the central government.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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