Section 15(1)(a) in Karnataka Municipalities Act, 1964
(a)to a seat reserved for Scheduled Castes [or Scheduled Tribes] [Inserted by Act 36 of 1994 w.e.f. 1-6-1994.] unless he is a member of any of those castes or tribes; and(aa)[ to a seat reserved for Backward Classes, unless he is a member of such classes.] [Inserted by Act 36 of 1994 w.e.f. 1-6-1994.]