SHORT ANSWER:
Article 356 allows the President to assume control of a state government under certain conditions.
DETAILS:
- It can be invoked when the President believes that the governance in a state cannot be carried out according to the Constitution.
- This usually occurs when there is a breakdown of constitutional machinery in the state.
- The President can dissolve the state assembly and impose President's Rule.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state government is suspended, and the central government takes over administration.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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