Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s rule in a State

1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State
3. Dissolution of the local bodies

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Option (b) is the correct answer

• President’s Rule, also known as State Emergency, is a provision under Article 356 of the Constitution.
• It allows the central government to take direct control of a state when the state government is unable to function according to constitutional provisions (on receipt of a report from the Governor of a state).
• When President’s Rule is imposed:
  • The governor carries on with the administration of the state on behalf of the President.
  • He or she takes the help of the state’s Chief Secretary and other advisors/administrators whom he or she can appoint.
  • The President has the power to declare that the state legislature’s powers would be exercised by the Parliament.
  • The state legislative assembly would be either suspended or dissolved by the President.
  • When the Parliament is not in session, the President can promulgate ordinances with respect to the state’s administration.
• Municipalities, panchayats, and other local government units are constitutional entities whose operations are not directly connected to the state government.

Answer: (b) 1 and 3; Difficulty Level: Easy