SHORT ANSWER:
The Governor of a state in India can intervene in state governance under Article 356 and Article 357 of the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- Article 356 allows the Governor to recommend President's Rule in a state if the governance cannot be carried out according to the Constitution.
- Article 357 provides for the extension of the executive power of the Union to the state during President's Rule.
- The Governor can also act under Article 200 to withhold assent to a bill or return it for reconsideration.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Imposition of President's Rule can lead to the dissolution of the state assembly and the central government taking over state functions, impacting the federal structure.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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