S.C.V. REDDY vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court addressed the constitutionality of the Mysore Agricultural Department Service (Recruitment) Rules, 1961, under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution. The Court upheld the Governor's power to establish the Mysore Agricultural State Service Cadre and the prescribed recruitment ratios for various posts, affirming that 25% of Assistant Directors' posts are reserved for direct recruitment and 75% for promotees. The Court clarified that the seniority list issued by the Government was valid and in accordance with the amended rules, thereby dismissing the appeals against the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal's order.