Exercise of Executive Powers

♤ During the operation of a Proclamation of Emergency the executive power of the Union extends to directing any State regarding the manner in which its executive power is to be exercised.

♤ Unlike normal times, when Centre can only issue directions on certain specified matters, during the Emergency, Centre becomes entitled to give executive directions to a state on 'any' matter.

♤ Thus, the distribution of powers stands suspended and state governments are brought under the effective control of the Central government.