Prelims 2017 · Polity and Constitution · Question 46
Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a State?
- Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
- Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State
- Dissolution of the local bodies.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer
1 and 3 only
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly — Under Article 356, the Assembly may be either kept in suspended animation or dissolved. So dissolution is not a necessary consequence.
Verdict: Correct.
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State — President’s Rule means the Governor/President takes over the State’s executive functions; the Council of Ministers ceases to hold office.
Verdict: This is a necessary consequence, so not correct for the question.
3. Dissolution of the local bodies — Panchayats and Municipalities are constitutional bodies under Parts IX and IX-A; President’s Rule in a State does not automatically dissolve them.
Verdict: Correct.
Hence, the items not necessarily resulting from President’s Rule are 1 and 3 only.