16/07/2015 - The reasons for delay in disposal of this appeal can be seen from the order sheet.

Inspite of fixing this case for passing ex-parte order, nobody appears on behalf of the appellant.

2. This appeal has been filed along with a limitation petition for condoning the delay of about 25 days in filing this appeal.
3. The appellant – complainant filed this complaint case claiming that he sustained loss of Rs. 10,200/- for paddy crop cultivated on three acres of land due to drought which was insured with the Respondents.
4. The learned District Forum observed that in the receipts filed by the complainant neither the jamabandi number nor the plot number were mentioned but only there was mention of three acres of land.  The type of land was also not mentioned. It was true that receipt for premium for three acres was granted on 30.07.2009, but on receipt of complaints about bungling in such insurance claims, the Co-Operative Department issued circular to the Deputy Commissioners to inquire into such matters. Thereafter on inquiry, it was found that the complainant had only one acre land on which he cultivated paddy crop for which his claim was allowed to the extent of Rs. 1856/- but he refused to accept it.  
5. The learned District Forum inter alia observed that the complainant could make a representation before the Deputy Commissioner, if he had any grievance, but the complaint case was not maintainable, in view of the facts and circumstances of the case brought on the record by the parties. It further observed that the Forum had no jurisdiction to proceed against the gazatted officers of the Government, under the Consumer Protection Act.
6. We find that no grounds are made out for interfering with the aforesaid findings. Accordingly, even if the delay of 25 days in filing this appeal is ignored, there is no merit in this appeal which is accordingly dismissed.

Issue free copy of this order to all concerned for information and needful.

Ranchi,

Dated:- 16.07.2015