An Introduction to Competition Commission in India
Promoting fair competition and protecting consumer interests
by Ramavtar Jalodia*,
- Published in Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education, E-ISSN: 2230-7540
Volume 12, Issue No. 2, Jan 2017, Pages 991 - 993 (3)
Published by: Ignited Minds Journals
ABSTRACT
Section 7 provides for the establishment of competition commission of India. Competition is a situation in a market, in which sellers independently strive for buyer’s patronage profits, sales or market share. It is a means of reducing cost and improving quality. It accelerates growth and development. It preserves economic and political democracy. It shall be the duty of the Commission to eliminate practices having adverse effect on competition, to promote and sustain competition, protect the interests of consumers and ensure freedom of trade carried on by other participants, in markets in India. The Commission may inquire into any matter related with anti-competitive agreement. Key words Competition, Agreement, Association, Person, MRTP etc.
KEYWORD
Competition Commission, India, establishment, competition, market, sellers, buyers, profits, sales, market share