On 1 February 1976, exactly 50 years ago, Tamil Nadu's government was dismissed for the first time and President's Rule was imposed under Article 356. The DMK ministry of Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi was removed on a report by Governor K.K. Shah alleging maladministration, corruption and encouragement of secessionist tendencies; the Assembly was dissolved before its term ending 21 March 1976. The Centre named Justice R.S. Sarkaria as a one-man inquiry commission, and P.K. Dave and R.V. Subramanian were appointed advisers to the Governor.