Article 356 of CoI – Article 356: Provisions in case of failure o

Constitution of India

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PART XVIII: EMERGENCY PROVISIONS

Article 356: Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States.

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(1) If the President, on receipt of a report from the Governor * * * of a State or otherwise, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, the President may by Proclamation -

(a) assume to himself all or any of the functions of the Government of the State and all or any of the powers vested in or exercisable by the Governor * * * or any body or authority in the State other than the Legislature of the State;
(b) declare that the powers of the Legislature of the State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of Parliament;
(c) make such incidental and consequential provisions as appear to th

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Explanation using examples

Example 1:

Scenario: Political instability in the State of Maharashtra

Situation: The State of Maharashtra is experiencing severe political instability. The ruling coalition government has collapsed due to internal conflicts, and no party is able to form a stable government. The Governor of Maharashtra sends a report to the President of India stating that the government cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.

Application of Article 356:

President's Proclamation: The President, after receiving the Governor's report, is satisfied that the

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Article 356 of CoI : Article 356: Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States.

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