SOLARIS CHEM TECH INDUSTRIES LTD vs ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ENGINEER KARNATAKA URBAN WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE BOARD

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the water supply charges imposed by the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board on Solaris Chem Tech Industries Ltd, which had longstanding agreements dating back to 1971. The dispute centered around the terms of water charges for industrial and non-domestic use, and whether the Board's actions were lawful. The courts below had dismissed the appellant's writ petition, upholding the Board's authority. The Supreme Court analyzed the contractual and statutory provisions governing water supply and charges, ultimately affirming the lower courts' decisions.