4.  The applicant was born in 1954 and lives in Diyarbakır. 5.  On 4 September 1997 the applicant brought an action before the Diyarbakır Civil Court of First Instance against the National Water Board for compensation for the damage suffered due to a flood. 6.  On 12 February 1998 the Diyarbakır Civil Court of First Instance issued a decision of non-jurisdiction. 7.  On 25 May 1998 the applicant lodged a case with the Diyarbakır Administrative Court against the National Water Board for compensation. 8.  On 12 May 2000 that court dismissed the case. 9.  On 5 December 2001 the Supreme Administrative Court upheld the judgment of 12 May 2000. 10.  On 14 March 2005 the Supreme Administrative Court dismissed the applicant's rectification request.