SHORT ANSWER:
Article 356 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to assume control of a state government if the constitutional machinery fails.
DETAILS:
- The President can declare President's Rule if the governance in a state cannot be carried out according to the Constitution.
- The proclamation must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months.
- The state assembly is dissolved or suspended during this period.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the proclamation is not approved by Parliament, it ceases to operate after two months.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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