ORDER

R.S. Mongia, President - This is an appeal by the complainant whose complaint has been dismissed by the District Forum vide the impugned order dated 27.7.2006.

2. Brief facts are that the complainant purchased Indira Vikas Patras (in short "IVPs") worth Rs. 80,000 from City Post Office, Bhadaur House, Ludhiana on 15.11.1997. The serial No. was 63C199815 to 199830 each for Rs. 2,500 totalling Rs. 40,000 and serial No. 63C187186 to 187200 each for Rs. 2,500 totalling Rs. 37,500 and serial No. 026220 to 026224 each for Rs. 500 totalling Rs. 2,500. The maturity date of these IVPs was 15.5.2003. The IVPs were allegedly stolen from the premises of the complainant on 18.11.1997 just a few days after the purchase. The IVPs could not be traced despite best efforts. An FIR was lodged to that effect on 24.11.1997 with Police Station Division No. 3, Ludhiana. Notices regarding the stolen IVPs were also given in the leading newspapers. An application was given to the OPs on 5.2.1998 regarding the factum of the stolen IVPs so that they could make a mention in their records. It is alleged that the post office officials told the complainant to wait till 15.5.2003 i.e. the date of maturity. Aft