P.Seshadri vs S.Mangati Gopal Reddy & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the extension of service granted to the appellant as Officer on Special Duty in the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam was invalid as it contravened the provisions of the Hindu Charitable and Religious Institutions Act, 1989, particularly Section 96, which governs the management of the Temple. The Court emphasized that the extension was granted despite adverse recommendations from vigilance reports regarding the appellant's conduct, thereby undermining the statutory framework. The Court set aside the High Court's decision, reinstating the need for adherence to the statutory provisions in the management of religious institutions.