Monday, November 17, 2025

[ HC: Politician as Chairman of PSU detrimental to public interest.]














The PSU is a PUBLIC SECTOR 
UNDERTAKING. What constitutes
a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)?

A PSU is a government-owned 
Organisations that play a critical 
role in our economy. However, 
appointing politicians or bureaucrats 
As chairpersons do not guarantee 
success; in fact, it may worsen the 
problems these organisations face. 
Such appointments can lead to more 
challenges for the workforce and 
ultimately jeopardise public interests.

Take the NTC Textiles Mills as a 
poignant example. Despite investing 
In modernisation, and the construction 
of new mills, the decision to shut 
down all operations thwarted 
any potential growth. This situation 
underscores the urgent need for 
a thoughtful approach to leadership 
in our public sector—one that 
prioritises efficacy and benefits 
the community over 
political interests.

The Karnataka High Court dismissed
a petition filed the Chairman of a
Govt Sugar Mill when govt appointed  
Lokayukta to enquire 
the financial irregularity during the 
tenure of the Chairman during his 
Job ets erc.

The Government must appoint only
qualified person(s) having sound
domain knowledge and professenal
excellence to the post of Chairman
in a Government Company or a 
public sector undertaking.