Q. Consider the following statements regarding the imposition of President’s rule in a state:
1. The President’s Rule in a state can be extended for an indefinite period, but with the approval of Parliament every two months.
2. The President’s Rule results in the executive and legislative powers of the state being assumed by the Centre.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Article 356 empowers the President to issue a proclamation, if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. This is popularly known as ‘President’s Rule’. It is also known as ‘State Emergency’ or ‘Constitutional Emergency’.
Statement 1 is incorrect: President’s Rule can be extended for a maximum period of three years with the approval of the Parliament, every six months.
Statement 2 is correct: During its operation, the state executive is dismissed and the state legislature is either suspended or dissolved. The president administers the state through the governor and the Parliament makes laws for the state. In brief, the executive and legislative powers of the state are assumed by the Centre.
