SHORT ANSWER:
Article 356 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to impose President's Rule in a state if the governance cannot be carried out according to the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- It can be invoked if the President believes that the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
- The President can assume control of the state government and legislate by ordinance.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state assembly can be dissolved, and elections must be held within six months.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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