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

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:

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

1 and 3 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(b)

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Explanation

During President’s rule, the Council of Ministers stands dissolved. According to Article 365, if a state government fails to exercise its executive powers in compliance with the directions given by the Union government, the responsibility shifts to the governor of the state to assess the situation and recommend the dissolution of state Assembly to the Union cabinet. This proclamation is made by the President only when the governor is convinced that the state cannot function in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. Although the power of dissolution of state Assembly is vested with the Governor, yet such a power can be exercised only after both Houses of Parliament approve the decision. If the proclamation made by the President under Article 356 to dissolve the Assembly is approved by both the Houses within two months, the government does not revive on the expiry of period of dissolution. It is not related to the dissolution of the local bodies. www.civilsdaily.com/story/presidents-rule/ www.civilsdaily.com/lets-know-about-presidents-rule/