(1.) THIS appeal on the original side is preferred by the workman of Saw Mill and Wood Working Factory of Madras Sapper Ex-Servicemen's Rehabilitation Association (for short MSERA) represented by the MSERA Employees Union (hereinafter referred to as 'Union'). MSERA is a Society registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960 with the object of promoting the welfare of Ex-Serviccmcn who could be rehabilitated by providing with employment in certain trade and occupation, The relevant portion reads as follows: