Nagendra Prasad Singh, J.

1. This writ application has been filed on behalf of the petitioner for quashing an order dated 4-3-1982 passed by the respondent Conservator of Forest directing that the respondent Bairia Forest Laborers Co-operative Society should be allowed to work in Forest Lot No. 31 situated in Bhabhua Range. A copy of that order is Annexure 2 to the writ application.

2. It appears that forest coupes are settled from time to time on basis of auctions held. On 28-1-1982 one such auction took place in respect of Lot No. 31, Coupe No. 18 in Bhabhua Range. The petitioner was the highest bidder having offered Rs. 25,000/-for the same. After the bid She deposited 15% of the bid money amounting to Rs. 3750/-. It is not in dispute that the settlement in favor of the highest bidder at such an auction was to be made only after the approval of the Conservator of Forest According to the petitioner, respondent Conservator of Forest instead of approving the proposal for settlement in favor of the petitioner in respect of the said Lot No. 31 passed the impugned order directing that respondent No. 5 which is a Forest Laborers Co-operative Society be allowed to work in the sa