2017 · Q107
Which one of the following statements about emergency provisions under the Constitution of India is not correct ?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AThe powers of the Union Executive extend to giving directions to the States concerning the exercise of their powers.
- BThe Union Executive can issue a provision relating to reduction of salaries of employees of the State Governments.
- CGovernors have no emergency powers like the President of India.
- DIf the Governor of a State is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the financial stability of credit of the State is threatened, he may declare financial emergency in the State.
Explanation
Statements (a), (b) and (c) correctly state the emergency provisions: a National Emergency under Article 352 affects Centre–State relations per Article 353, a Financial Emergency under Article 360 is proclaimed when India's financial stability or credit is threatened, and a State Governor has no power to proclaim any emergency. Statement (d) is the incorrect one: a Governor cannot proclaim a financial emergency — only the President can, under Article 360.