Proclamation duration extension permits longer continuance where elections cannot be held, subject to specified emergency and EC conditions. Amend clause (4) of Article 356 to allow an extended continuance of a Proclamation in relation to the State of Punjab because prevailing circumstances prevent free and peaceful elections to the Legislative Assembly; clause (5) conditions requiring an Emergency proclamation and an Election Commission certificate remain applicable as constraints on parliamentary approval for continuance beyond the ordinary period.
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Proclamation duration extension permits longer continuance where elections cannot be held, subject to specified emergency and EC conditions.
Amend clause (4) of Article 356 to allow an extended continuance of a Proclamation in relation to the State of Punjab because prevailing circumstances prevent free and peaceful elections to the Legislative Assembly; clause (5) conditions requiring an Emergency proclamation and an Election Commission certificate remain applicable as constraints on parliamentary approval for continuance beyond the ordinary period.
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