B.SRINIVASA REDDY vs KARNATAKA U.W.S.& D.B.E.ASSOCIAT..

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board Act, 1973, particularly Section 4(2), concerning the power of the Government to make contractual appointments. The Court held that the amendment allowing Chief Engineers to be eligible for the post of Managing Director was valid, thereby affirming the High Court's dismissal of the writ appeals challenging such appointments. The judgment clarified the principles governing Writ of Quo Warranto in the context of statutory appointments.