President’s Rule

Q.  If the President’s Rule in a state is temporarily revoked for a floor test, which of the following sentence is true?
- Published on 10 May 16

a. The previous Chief Minister will not be restored as soon as the President’s Rule is revoked (even if temporarily) as he is yet to prove his numbers.
b. The previous Chief Minister will be restored as soon as the President’s Rule is revoked (even if temporarily) even though floor test is yet to be completed.
c. The cabinet is dissolved completely
d. None of the above is true

ANSWER: The previous Chief Minister will not be restored as soon as the President’s Rule is revoked (even if temporarily) as he is yet to prove his numbers.
 
  • The previous CM would not be automatically restored as Chief Minister when President’s rule is lifted for the duration of the floor test. This is because the test is for him/her to prove his/her majority.
  • In case former Chief Minister is unable to prove his majority on the floor of the Assembly, the baton would go to the Governor to invite the leader of the majority group to form a new government.
  • The floor test can also be held for a limited purpose like allowing a chance to the previous Chief Minister to prove his majority in the House. It can also be a “composite” one between two rival parties.

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