Under which constitutional provision cant the President of India assume legislative powers for a state?
Under which constitutional provision cant the President of India assume legislative powers for a state?
किस संवैधानिक प्रावधान के तहत भारत का राष्ट्रपति किसी राज्य के लिए विधायी शक्तियाँ ग्रहण कर सकता है?
Detailed Solution & Logic
When Article 356 is invoked due to constitutional breakdown in the state/ जब राज्य में संवैधानिक तंत्र विफल होने पर अनुच्छेद 356 लागू किया जाता है
🟢 Explanation
- Under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, the President can impose President’s Rule in a state if there is a failure of constitutional machinery.
- During this period:
- The state legislature may be suspended or dissolved.
- The President assumes legislative powers of the state.
- These powers are exercised through Parliament.
- भारतीय संविधान के अनुच्छेद 356 के तहत, यदि किसी राज्य में संवैधानिक तंत्र विफल हो जाता है, तो राष्ट्रपति राष्ट्रपति शासन (President’s Rule) लागू कर सकते हैं।
- इस दौरान:
- राज्य विधानमंडल को निलंबित या भंग किया जा सकता है।
- राष्ट्रपति राज्य की विधायी शक्तियाँ अपने हाथ में ले लेते हैं।
- ये शक्तियाँ संसद के माध्यम से लागू की जाती हैं।
Extra Facts
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- Article 356 is based on the concept of emergency provisions in the Constitution.
- It has been used multiple times but is sometimes criticized for misuse.
- अनुच्छेद 356 संविधान के आपातकालीन प्रावधानों का हिस्सा है।
- इसका कई बार उपयोग हुआ है, लेकिन कभी-कभी इसके दुरुपयोग की आलोचना भी होती है।
❌ Why others are incorrect:
- When Lok Sabha is dissolved ❌ – No relation with state legislative powers.
- On recommendation of the Prime Minister ❌ – Not a constitutional provision for this power.
- When directed by the Supreme Court ❌ – Court does not grant such powers.
Final Answer: When Article 356 is invoked due to constitutional breakdown in the state
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