ORDER

Mrs. Uma S. Bora, Member - Suka Bhilla Thellari appellant/original complainant challenges in this appeal the judgment and order dated 30.10.2007 in complaint case No. 305/2007 passed by District Forum, Dhule.

2. Facts of the complaint are as under

Complaint No. 305/2007 was filed against Maharashtra State Electricity Disribution Company Ltd. for the compensation in respect of death of horse due to electric shock. Complainant is residing in joint family with his brother. Complainant purchased one horse for Rs 1,00,000. On 14.11.2006 while horse was grazing in the field of complainant died due to electric shock. Wire from the electric line was broken and due to touch of said wire horse was died. Post mortem was done by veterinary doctor, Panchanama was conducted by Police Patil. As per Panchanama price of horse shown as Rs 60,000. Therefore Complainant approached to Forum.

3. Respondent Maharashra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd appeared before Forum and resisted the complaint. Respondent contended that complainant is not a consumer as electric connection was not in his name. After hearing both the parties District Forum dismissed the complaint.

4. Notices of final heari