Q. Consider the following statements with reference to President’s Rule under Article 356:
1.A proclamation of President’s Rule must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months, and this approval requires a special majority.
2.President’s Rule can be extended beyond one year only if a National Emergency is in operation and the Election Commission certifies that elections cannot be held in the concerned state.
3.The President can proclaim President’s Rule even without a report from the Governor of the state.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- While the proclamation must be approved by both Houses within two months, the approval requires only a simple majority, not a special majority.
- As per the 44th Amendment, President’s Rule can extend beyond one year only if both: a National Emergency is in force, and the Election Commission certifies that state elections cannot be held.
- The President can proclaim President’s Rule even without a report from the Governor of the state.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
