Effect of failure to comply with, or to give effect to, directions given by the Union

Article 365 — Effect of failure to comply with, or to give effect to, directions given by the Union

Effect of failure to comply with, or to give effect to, directions given by the Union.—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.

Plain English Summary

If a State government ignores instructions given by the central (Union) government, the President has the power to declare that the State government is unable to function according to the Constitution. This is a serious measure taken when a State fails its constitutional duties.

Key Points

This article deals with what happens when a State does not follow directions from the Union government.
The President can determine if the State government has become incapable of functioning constitutionally.
This power is exercised based on the failure to comply with Union directions under constitutional provisions.

Why It Matters

It provides a mechanism for the central government to intervene and declare a state constitutionally unworkable if it fails to cooperate or follow necessary directives.

Landmark Judgements

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