SHORT ANSWER:
Article 356 of the Indian Constitution outlines the procedure and grounds for the imposition of President's Rule.
DETAILS:
- Article 356 allows the President to assume control of a state government if the constitutional machinery in the state fails.
- The President can act based on the report from the Governor of the state or otherwise.
- The imposition of President's Rule must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state assembly is dissolved or suspended, and the state is governed by the central government.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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