When can a governor recommend president's rule.
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How long can President rule be imposed?
If approved by both houses, President's rule can continue for 6 months. It can be extended for a maximum of 3 years with the approval of the Parliament done every 6 months.
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President’s Rule refers to the suspension of a state government and the imposition of direct rule of the Centre. The central government takes direct control of the state in question and the Governor becomes its constitutional head.
Explanation:
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.