SHORT ANSWER:
Article 356 allows the President of India to assume control of a state government if it is unable to function according to the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- The President can declare President's Rule if the governance in a state cannot be carried out as per the Constitution.
- The state assembly can be dissolved or suspended during this period.
- The President can legislate for the state during President's Rule.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state government loses its powers and functions under the Constitution.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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