SHORT ANSWER:
Article 356 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to impose President's Rule in a state if the governance in that state cannot be carried out according to the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- The President can assume control of the state government if the state government is unable to function according to the provisions of the Constitution.
- The President can legislate for the state during this period.
- The imposition of President's Rule must be approved by Parliament within two months.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state assembly is dissolved or suspended during President's Rule.
SOURCE:
- The Constitution of India, Article 356
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