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
Which of the above-given statements is correct?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — 1 and 3 only
When President's Rule is proclaimed under Article 356, the removal of the Council of Ministers is mandatory, but the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly and local bodies are not automatic consequences. The Assembly may be kept in suspended animation or dissolved, and local bodies continue to function under constitutional provisions unless separately dissolved.
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly is not mandatory; it may be dissolved or kept in suspended animation during President's Rule.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Removal of the Council of Ministers is always a necessary consequence when President's Rule is imposed, as the Governor takes over executive functions.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Dissolution of local bodies is not an automatic consequence of President's Rule; they continue to function independently under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.
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