What actions can the President take under Article 356 in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States?
Under Article 356, if the President is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, the President may issue a Proclamation to: (a) assume to himself all or any functions of the State Government, (b) declare that the powers of the State Legislature shall be exercisable by or under the authority of Parliament, and (c) make incidental and consequential provisions necessary for giving effect to the objects of the Proclamation.