# The Competition Act, 2002, Section 18: Duties and functions of Commission

- Act: The Competition Act, 2002 (Act 12 of 2003)
- In force from: 2003-03-31
- Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/competition-act/section/18/

## Text

1[18. Duties and functions 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 under this Act, enter into any memorandum or arrangement with the prior approval of the Central Government, with any agency of any foreign country: Provided further that, the Commission may, for the purpose of discharging its duties or performing its functions under this Act, enter into any memorandum or arrangement with any statutory authority or department of Government.]

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