MHA Union Home Minister said that imposing President’s Rule in Manipur was not an option, and that the situation would soon return to normal.
What exactly is President Rule?
- Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, sometimes known as President’s government, gives the President the authority to impose central government in a state if the constitutional system has failed.
- While it was originally designed for unusual circumstances, central governments have frequently utilised it for political ends.
Article 356 Provisions:
- Imposition of President’s Rule: Article 356 authorises the President to withdraw a state government’s administrative and legislative powers when it is unable to function in conformity with the Constitution.
- Triggering factors: The President may invoke Article 356 based on a report from the Governor or on his own initiative if the state’s constitutional apparatus has broken down.
- It can be imposed for six months at a time and for a maximum of three years.
- Parliamentary permission is necessary every six months to continue the imposition of President’s Rule.
Historical Background
- The following is an excerpt from the Government of India Act of 1935: Section 93 of this legislation inspired Article 356, which permitted the Governor of a province to assume the powers of the government in certain circumstances.
- Controlled democracy: The clause gave provincial governments some autonomy while allowing British authorities to take ultimate control when necessary.
Political Misapplication of Article 356
- Early examples: During Congress’ supremacy, Article 356 was utilised against Left-wing governments and regional parties in states. It was used six times by Jawaharlal Nehru’s government till 1959, including to depose Kerala’s elected communist government.
- In ensuing decades, numerous central governments, especially those led by Indira Gandhi and the Janata Party, repeatedly utilised Article 356 against state governments.
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Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/all-party-meeting-on-prevailing-manipur-situation-convened-by-home-minister-amit-shah-in-new-dehi/article67004908.ece#:~:text=Union%20Home%20Minister%20Amit%20Shah%20told%20an%20all%2Dparty%20delegation,the%20meeting%20told%20The%20Hindu.