Q. Consider the following statements with regard to the President’s rule under the Constitution of India?
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Q. Consider the following statements with regard to the President’s rule under the Constitution of India?
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
The correct option is A 1 only
Explanation:
President’s Rule is when the state government is suspended and the central government directly administers the state through the office of the governor (centrally appointed). It is also called ‘State Emergency’ or ‘Constitutional Emergency’.
Statement 1 is correct: During President’s rule, the State executive is dismissed and the state legislature is either suspended or dissolved. The governor carries on with the administration of the state on behalf of the President. The President has the power to declare that the state legislature’s powers would be exercised by the Parliament. In brief, During the presidents’ rule, the executive and legislative powers of the state are assumed by the centre.
Statement 2 is incorrect: President’s Rule can be revoked anytime after such a proclamation has been made by a subsequent proclamation by the President. A proclamation of revocation does not require approval by the Parliament.
Explanation:
President’s Rule is when the state government is suspended and the central government directly administers the state through the office of the governor (centrally appointed). It is also called ‘State Emergency’ or ‘Constitutional Emergency’.
Statement 1 is correct: During President’s rule, the State executive is dismissed and the state legislature is either suspended or dissolved. The governor carries on with the administration of the state on behalf of the President. The President has the power to declare that the state legislature’s powers would be exercised by the Parliament. In brief, During the presidents’ rule, the executive and legislative powers of the state are assumed by the centre.
Statement 2 is incorrect: President’s Rule can be revoked anytime after such a proclamation has been made by a subsequent proclamation by the President. A proclamation of revocation does not require approval by the Parliament.
