Article 365 of Indian Constitution: Effect of failure to comply with, or to give effect to, directions given by the Union.
Article 365 – Constitution Of India
Where any State has failed to comply with, or to give effect to, any directions given in the exercise of the executive power of the Union under any of the provisions of this Constitution, it shall be lawful for the President to hold that a situation has arisen in which the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.
Here are three frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Article 365 of the Constitution of India:
1. What is Article 365?
Article 365 allows the President to take action if a state fails to follow Union Government’s directions. It can lead to declaring that the state government cannot function properly, possibly triggering President’s Rule.
2. What happens if Article 365 is invoked?
If invoked, the President may declare that the state cannot be governed according to the Constitution, leading to the imposition of President’s Rule and Union control over the state.
3. Can a state challenge the President’s decision?
The state can’t directly challenge the invocation of Article 365, but the decision can be reviewed by the courts if it is deemed unconstitutional or unjust.