Hyderabad: On December 10, 1973, Jalagam Vengala Rao was made the chief minister and Central rule ended. The state was briefly under President’s Rule for 135 days, from November 15, 1954, to March 28, 1955, when the government of the then chief minister Tanguturi Prakasam was reduced to a minority.
Under President’s Rule the state will come under the direct control of the Central government, with executive authority exercised through the Governor instead of a Council of Ministers headed by an elected Chief Minister accountable to the state legislature. During President’s Rule, the Governor has the authority to appoint retired civil servants or other administrators, to assist him. The advisers assume the functions of the Council of Ministers.
According to the Constitution, President’s Rule will be for six months. If necessary, it may be extended for a further six months and under certain circumstances for a maximum of three years.
