January 2024

Inquiry into combination by Commission (1) The Commission may, upon its own knowledge or information relating to acquisition referred to in clause (a) of section 5 or acquiring of control referred to in clause (b) of section 5 or merger or amalgamation referred to in clause (c) of that section, inquire into whether such a combination has caused or is likely to cause

Inquiry into certain agreements and dominant position of enterprise (1) The Commission may inquire into any alleged contravention of the provisions contained in sub-section (1) of section 3 or sub-section (1) of section 4 either on its own motion or on— (a) 1[receipt of any information, in such manner and] accompanied by such fee as may be determined by regulations, from any person, consumer or their association

Duties of Commission Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall be the duty of the Commission to eliminate practices having adverse effect on competition, promote and sustain competition, protect the interests of consumers and ensure freedom of trade carried on by other participants, in markets in India: Provided that the Commission may, for the purpose of discharging its duties or performing its functions

Appointment of Secretary, experts, professionals and officers and other employees of Commission. (1) The Commission may appoint a Secretary and such officers and other employees as it considers necessary for the efficient performance of its functions under this Act. (2) The salaries and allowances payable to, and other terms and conditions of service of, the Secretary and officers and

Appointment of Director General, etc (1) The Central Government may, by notification, appoint a Director General for the purposes of assisting the Commission in conducting inquiry into contravention of any of the provisions of this Act and for performing such other functions as are, or may be, provided by or under this Act. (1A) The number of other Additional, Joint,

Vacancy, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Commission No act or proceeding of the Commission shall be invalid merely by reason of— (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Commission; or (b) any defect in the appointment of a person acting as a Chairperson or as a Member; or (c) any irregularity in the procedure of the Commission not affecting

Salary and allowances and other terms and conditions of service of Chairperson and other Members. (1) The salary, and the other terms and conditions of service, of the Chairperson and other Members, including travelling expenses, house rent allowance and conveyance facilities, sumptuary allowance and medical facilities shall be such as may be prescribed. (2) The salary, allowances and other terms

Administrative powers of Chairperson The Chairperson shall have the powers of general superintendence, direction and control in respect of all administrative matters of the Commission: Provided that the Chairperson may delegate such of his powers relating to administrative matters of the Commission, as he may think fit, to any other Member or officer of the Commission.]   Amendment 1. Subs. by s. 10, ibid., for section

Restriction on employment of Chairperson and other Members in certain cases. The Chairperson and other Members shall not, for a period of 1[two years] from the date on which they cease to hold office, accept any employment in, or connected with the management or administration of, any enterprise which has been a party to a proceeding before the Commission under this Act: Provided that nothing