<P> In the Republic of India, "President's rule" refers to the imposition of Article 356 of the Constitution of India on a state whose constitutional body has failed . In the event that a state government is unable to function, the Constitution provides for the state to come under the direct control of the central government . In other words, it is "under the President's rule". Subsequently, executive authority is exercised through the centrally appointed governor, who has the authority to appoint retired civil servants or other administrators to assist him . </P> <P> When a state government is functioning correctly, it is run by an elected Council of Ministers responsible to the state's legislative assembly (Vidhan Sabha). The council is led by the Chief Minister, who is the de facto chief executive of the state; the Governor is only a de jure constitutional head . However, during President's rule, the Council of Ministers is dissolved, vacating the office of Chief Minister . Furthermore, the Vidhan Sabha is either prorogued or dissolved, necessitating a fresh election . </P> <P> Similarly, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, failure of governmental function results in Governor's rule, imposed by invoking Section 92 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir . The state's governor issues the proclamation, after obtaining the consent of the President of India . If it is not possible to revoke Governor's rule within six months of imposition, the President's Rule under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution is imposed . There is little practical difference between the two provisions . </P>

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