S.C. Vyas, President—This appeal is directed against order dated 26.10.2009 of District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Mahasamund (hereinafter called as “District Forum” for short), in complaint case No.16/2008, whereby the complaint of the appellant herein, alleging deficiency in service against the respondents, has been

dismissed.

2. It is not in dispute that the appellant herein had deposited Rs.9,056 on 10.1.2008 in the office of respondents for providing electricity connection for his agricultural land.

3. The case of the complainant/appellant before the District Forum, was that the land on which the connection was sought, was of his bhumi-swami right, but the Electricity Board, has not provided electricity connection within a reasonable time for his field, in spite of legal provision that such connection, was required to be provided within 15 days from the date of deposit of the amount for the same. Many times, request was made by him before the Electricity Board, but without any avail. Ultimately, a consumer complaint was filed before the District Forum, alleging deficiency in service and claiming compensation of Rs. 5,000.

4. The respondents in reply, have