SHORT ANSWER:
The President must report to Parliament after invoking Article 356, and Parliament must approve the proclamation within two months.
DETAILS:
- Article 356 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to assume control of a state government if the constitutional machinery fails.
- The President must issue a proclamation and send it to both Houses of Parliament.
- Parliament must approve the proclamation within two months for it to remain in effect.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If Parliament does not approve, the proclamation will cease to operate.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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