After the assembly polls in October 2019, the state of Maharashtra was placed under the President’s rule amid a stalemate over the formation of the government in the state. However, to end the president’s rule, “Rule 12" has been used by the PM to end President's rule in Maharashtra.
Context
After the assembly polls in October 2019, the state of Maharashtra was placed under the President’s rule amid a stalemate over the formation of the government in the state. However, to end the president’s rule, “Rule 12" has been used by the PM to end President's rule in Maharashtra.
About
The President’s Rule: President’s rule is imposed through the invocation of Article 356 of the Constitution by the President on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers. Under Article 356, President’s Rule is imposed if the President, upon receipt of the report from the Governor of the State or otherwise, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. |
What is this rule, known as ‘Rule 12’?
Under what circumstances is Rule 12 used?
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