50 years ago, on this day, for the first time a Government was dismissed in Tamil Nadu
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Why in news
The 50th anniversary of the first-ever dismissal of a state government in Tamil Nadu (DMK) under Article 356 was observed, highlighting the historical use of President's Rule.
Background
On January 31, 1976, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi accepted a report from Governor K.K. Shah recommending President's Rule in Tamil Nadu. President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed issued the proclamation under Article 356, dissolving the DMK-led Assembly.
Facts for Prelims
- PostFakhruddin Ali Ahmed: Served as the President of India during the 1976 proclamation.
- FactThe DMK government was dismissed due to alleged maladministration and misuse of power.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the historical and contemporary use of Article 356 as a tool for federal friction versus a safeguard for constitutional machinery.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Tension between Union's oversight powers and State's autonomy in administrative governance
- Constitutional safeguards: The role of judicial review in preventing arbitrary dismissal of elected state governments
Keywords: President's Rule · Article 356 · Federalism · Constitutional Machinery · Maladministration
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