The Competition Act, 2002
An Act to provide, keeping in view of the economic development of the country, for the establishment of a Commission to prevent practices having adverse effect on competition, to promote and sustain competition in markets, to protect the interests of consumers and to ensure freedom of trade carried on by other participants in markets, in India, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 12 of 2003 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2003-01-13 |
| In force from | 2003-03-31 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Corporate Affairs |
| Sections | 98 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
- The Companies Act, 2013
- The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
- The Company Secretaries Act, 1980
- The Preference Shares (Regulation of Dividends) Act, 1960
- The Cost Accountants Act, 1959
- The Companies (Donations to National Funds) Act, 1951
- The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949
Questions this page answers
When did the The Competition Act, 2002 come into force?
It came into force on 2003-03-31, having been enacted on 2003-01-13.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
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