How does a President’s rule function
Explanation of the functioning of President's rule in India.
- President's rule in India refers to the imposition of direct rule by the Central government in a state.
- It is enforced when a state government is unable to function according to the provisions of the Constitution.
- The state government is dismissed, and the state machinery and administration come under the control of the President.
- The Governor acts as the representative of the President in the state during this period.
- The State Legislative Assembly is either dissolved or kept in suspended animation.
- The Vidhan Sabha is either dissolved, or, if it has been suspended, the President can authorize the Parliament to make laws for the state.
- President's rule is intended as a measure of last resort to maintain constitutional governance in the state.
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