The President’s Rule or Constitutional Emergency
The responsibility for ensuring that every state government is operating efficiently and in accordance with the constitution belongs to the federal government. The state government will stop operations until the problem is resolved or another government will assume power if the center determines that it is not occurring in that specific state. This is called “President’s Rule.” Another name for the president’s rule is a “state emergency” or a “constitutional emergency.”
A President’s rule is applicable under the following circumstances:
- Regarding a report from the governor to the president claiming that the state government cannot function efficiently and carry out its duties.
- When a state disregards the directives of the federal government.
Impacts of the President’s Rule
The President becomes the center of power and assumes control of the State Government when the President’s rule is implemented. He states that the parliament will exercise its authority over the state legislature. Also, if the President thinks it necessary, he can suspend certain constitutional requirements.
Emergency Provisions – UPSC Notes
Emergency Provisions: The emergency provision is a unique feature of the Indian Constitution. It allows a federal government to become a unitary government depending on the circumstances. The Indian Constitution has provisions for emergencies in Part Eighteen. The President of India possesses the authority to enforce emergency rules in any or all of the Indian states. In this article, we will look into various types of emergency provisions and their historical background in detail.
Table of Content
- What are Emergency Provisions?
- Historical Background of Emergency Provisions
- Types of Emergencies
- National Emergency
- The President’s Rule or Constitutional Emergency
- Financial Emergency
- Criticism of Emergency Provisions
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