The imposition of emergency in a State is called President's rule. *
True or False
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true
Explanation:
How is President's rule imposed in a state?
Article 356 of the Constitution of India gives the President of India the power to impose this rule on a state on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers. There are some conditions that the President has to consider before imposing the rule:
a) If the President is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
b) The state government is unable to elect a leader as chief minister within a time prescribed by the Governor of that state.
c) There's a breakdown of a coalition leading to the chief minister having a minority support in the House, and the CM fails to prove majority in the given period of time.
d) Loss of majority in the Assembly due to a vote of no-confidence in the House.
e) Elections postponed on account of situations like natural disasters, war or epidemic.
Does the President's rule impact people?
No, it does not. However, once the President's rule has been imposed on a state, no major government decisions can be made. No major policy decisions can be implemented nor can any project be sanctioned till the time President's rule is revoked and the next government is formed.
What is the duration of the President's rule?
Proclamation of President’s Rule under Article 356 of the Constitution stands for six months. This timeframe can be extended up to three years, in phases. President's Rule can be revoked at any time by the President and this does not require Parliament's approval.