State Emergency · Indian Polity

The 44th Amendment Act (1978) introduced a constraint on extending President's Rule beyond one year. Which condition must be met for such an extension?

  1. The Governor must certify the need in writing
  2. A National Emergency must be in operation or the Election Commission must certify election difficulties
  3. The State Legislative Assembly must be dissolved
  4. A special majority in both Houses of Parliament
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Correct answer: A National Emergency must be in operation or the Election Commission must certify election difficulties

Beyond one year, President's Rule can only be extended if a National Emergency is in operation in the whole of India/State, or the Election Commission certifies that elections to the Legislative Assembly cannot be held.

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