SHORT ANSWER:
Article 356 grants the President of India the power to impose President's Rule in a state when the governance in that state cannot be carried out according to the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- The President can assume control of the state's governance and can dissolve the state assembly.
- The President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers at the Centre.
- The Governor of a state can recommend the imposition of President's Rule if the state government is not functioning according to the Constitution.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- There are no specific punishments; however, the imposition of President's Rule can lead to political instability.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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