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The Competition Act, 2002

Administrative powers of Chairperson

In force From 31 Mar 2003 Act 12 of 2003 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 12 of 2003 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 13 Jan 2003 In force 31 Mar 2003 Instruments 1

Section 13 of the Competition Act, 2002 deals with 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 Me The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2003.

1[13. 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.]

Section 13, The Competition Act, 2002 (Act 12 of 2003).

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Questions about Section 13

What does Section 13 of the Competition Act deal with?

Section 13 of the Competition Act is headed "Administrative powers of Chairperson". [13. 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 Comm

How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Competition Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Competition Act 13, section 13 Competition Act, section 13 of the Competition Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 13 of the Competition Act, and has it changed?

The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Effective date of sections 7, 11, 12 etc. of the Competition Act, 2002 – i.e. from 19.06.2003. (2003).

When did Section 13 of the Competition Act come into force?

Section 13 of the Competition Act, cited as Competition Act 13, came into force on 31 Mar 2003, having been enacted on 13 Jan 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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