Complainant/petitioner is an agriculturist.

          His land is situated adjacent to Gohana Minor/Canal.  As per allegations made in the complaint, in the rainy season in the year 1994, due to floods his land was inundated and heavy loss was caused to him.  Alleging deficiency on part of the respondents by not properly maintaining the canal causing him loss due to floods during the year 1995-1998, he filed a complaint before the District Forum.

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          District Forum allowed the complaint and directed the respondents to pay Rs.30,000/- towards compensation and Rs.1100/- as costs.

          Respondents, being aggrieved, filed an appeal before the State Commission.  The State Commission by the impugned order has set aside the order of the District Forum and dismissed the complaint, primarily on the ground that the complaint was filed much beyond the period of limitation prescribed under the Statute for cause of action had arisen in the year 1995-1998 and the complaint was filed in the year 2004 whereas under Section 24 (a) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 the complaint could be filed within two years from the date of arising of cause of action.

            We agree with the view taken by the State Commission and find no merits in this revision petition.  Dismissed.