Can the Governor extend the period of five years for more than six months after a Proclamation of Emergency has ceased to operate?
Yes, the Governor can extend the period of five years for more than six months after a Proclamation of Emergency has ceased to operate, but only if circumstances exist which render the holding of elections impracticable. In such cases, the extension can be up to one year at a time, with no limit on the number of extensions, as long as the total period of extension does not exceed five years from the original term.