How does a Proclamation of Emergency impact the relationship between the Union and States?
A Proclamation of Emergency significantly impacts the relationship between the Union and States. While a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, the executive power of the Union extends to giving directions to any State as to the manner in which the executive power thereof is to be exercised (Article 353(a)). Additionally, the power of Parliament to make laws with respect to any matter includes the power to make laws conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Union or officers and authorities of the Union (Article 353(b)). This allows the Union government to have greater control over State governments during emergencies.