State Emergency – Article 356

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State Emergency – Article 356

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  • This can be declared under Article 356, if the government collapses in a state and is seen as a ‘failure of constitutional machinery’ in that particular state. It is also known as ‘President’s Rule’ and almost every state in the country has gone through this procedure. It can be invoked for a period of six months and can last only for three years with parliamentary consent required every six months. The Governor usually administers the services in the name of the President.
  • President’s Rule was imposed on twelve provinces of the country in the last two decades.Chhattisgarh and Telangana are the only states where President’s rule hasn’t been imposed so far. But Telangana fell under the ambit of Article 356 when it was part of state of Andhra Pradesh, following the resignation of Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh.
  • It Was Implemented Four times in Tamil Nadu.

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