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 on according to the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- The President can assume control of the state government if the state government is unable to function as per the constitutional provisions.
- The President can dismiss the state government and dissolve the state assembly.
- The imposition of President's Rule must be based on a report from the Governor of the state.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state government is dismissed, and the state is governed directly by the central government.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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