STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH vs S. M. K. PARASURAMA GURUKUL

The Supreme Court held that under Section 15(1)(a) of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1966, the appointment of trustees is an administrative function, not quasi-judicial, as there was no contest or lis between parties. The Court clarified that the appointing authority is not required to provide a speaking order when exercising discretion in trustee appointments. The High Court's decision to quash the appointment of a board of trustees was overturned, affirming the authority's discretion under the Act.