Complainant/petitioner had given a contract of painting of his house to the respondent on 10.01.2004 and the cost was estimated at Rs.35,496/- out of which petitioner paid a sum of Rs.15,000/- to the respondent as advance.  Respondent agreed to complete the work within 30 days.  Respondent completed the work on 23.01.2004.  After completion of work, complainant visited his house in December 2004 and found various defects in the painting.  He brought it to the

notice of the respondent immediately but there was no response.  Finally petitioner paid extra Rs.5,000/- for another Royal paint.  However, defects developed again in the hose of the complainant.

          District Forum allowed the complaint and awarded Rs.2000 as compensation to the complainant.

          Petitioner not satisfied with the order passed by the District Forum filed the appeal before the State Commission which has been dismissed by the impugned order.

          Contract was given in January 2004, work was completed in January 2004 and the petitioner visited the building in December 2004 i.e. nearly one year after the work was done.  The fora below have recorded a finding that there were certain defects.  Concurrently the fora below have come to the conclusion that the damage was to the extent of Rs.2,000/- only.  No ground for interference is made out.  Dismissed.