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Context: President Rule is imposed in Manipur for the 11th time. President Droupadi Murmu issued a proclamation under Article 356 of the Constitution after receiving a report from Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
About President Rule in Manipur
Constitutional Provisions regarding President Rule |
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- Approval: Must be approved by both houses of Parliament within two months with a simple majority.
- Duration: After approval by both houses’ the emergency continues for six months.
- It can be extended for a maximum period of three years (Parliament approval every 6 months).
- Revocation: President proclamation (No Parliamentary approval is needed).
Effects of President Rule
- The President is empowered to administer the state under the President’s rule as it dismisses the State Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.
- The President can transfer the State Legislature’s powers to
- It does not impact the functioning of the High Court.
- The President can only dissolve a state legislative assembly after Parliament’s approval of the proclamation, and until then, the assembly remains suspended. (SC in SR Bommai Case)
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