B. Srinivasa Reddy vs Karnataka Urban Water Supply & Drainage ...

The Supreme Court interpreted the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board Act, 1973, particularly Section 4(2), regarding the power of the Government to make contractual appointments. The Court held that the appointment of the Managing Director must comply with the provisions of the Act and the associated recruitment regulations, emphasizing that the eligibility criteria must be strictly adhered to. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the appellant was not entitled to hold the post of Managing Director.