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? 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:
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.