JUDGMENT :

Robin Phukan, J.

1. In this civil revision petition, the correctness or otherwise of the order dated 03.10.2019, passed by the learned Member, MACT, Barpeta in MAC Case No. 156/2019, is challenged by the petitioner, Sri Chandan Patowary S/o Late Pabitra Patowary of Chenga, Subha under the district of Barpeta.

2. It is to be mentioned herein that vide the impugned order, the learned Member, MACT, Barpeta has dismissed the claim petition filed by the petitioner under Section 166 and 140 of the MV Act, 1988 being not maintainable in law.

3. The factual background leading to filing the present petition is briefly stated as under.

4. The petitioner as claimant has filed a petition under Section 166 read with Section 140 of the MV Act before the Member, MACT, Barpeta claiming compensation on account of accidental injuries suffered by him on 17.12.2018, but the learned Member, MACT, Barpeta, vide the impugned order dated 03.10.2019, dismissed the petition on the ground that amended MV Act came into force w.e.f. 01.09.2019, which contained a provision that no application for compensation shall be entertained unless it is made within 6(Six) months from the date of accident, and the pr