K.S. Radhakrishnan, J.

The question that has come up for consideration in this case is whether a registered headload worker under Kerala Headload Workers Rules could object to the granting of the registration to another headload worker when he makes an application for registration under R.26A of the Kerala Headload Workers Rules. Learned Single Judge took the view that a registered worker has no such right and he is not an aggrieved party to prefer an appeal under S.26A of the Kerala Headload Workers Rules against the decision to give registration and identity card. Learned Single Judge upheld the order of the Asst. Labour Officer, Palakkad and set aside the order dated 23.7.2000 of the District Labour Officer, Palakkad. Aggrieved by the same this appeal is preferred.

2. Short facts which are necessary for disposal of this case are as follows: Writ Petitioners are headload workers engaged in loading and unloading work in the Timber Sales Depot of the Forest Department at Walayar in Pudussery Panchayat in Palakkad District. They were granted registration under R.26A of the Kerala Headload Workers Rules, 1981 by the Assistant Labour Officer, Palakkad. They were also issued