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The Competition Act, 2002

Reference by statutory authority

In force From 31 Mar 2003 Act 12 of 2003 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 12 of 2003 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 13 Jan 2003 In force 31 Mar 2003 Instruments 2

Section 21 of the Competition Act, 2002 deals with reference by statutory authority. Where in the course of a proceeding before any statutory authority an issue is raised by any party that any decision which such statutory authority has taken or proposes to take, is or would be, contrary to any of the provisions of this Act, then such statutory authority may make a reference in resp The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2003.

(1) Where in the course of a proceeding before any statutory authority an issue is raised by any party that any decision which such statutory authority has taken or proposes to take, is or would be, contrary to any of the provisions of this Act, then such statutory authority may make a reference in respect of such issue to the Commission:

1[Provided that any statutory authority, may, suo motu, make a reference to the Commission on any issue that involves any provision of this Act or is related to promoting the objectives of this Act, as the case may be.]

2[(2) On receipt of a reference under sub-section (1), the Commission shall give its opinion, within sixty days of receipt of such reference, to such statutory authority which shall consider the opinion of the Commission and thereafter, give its findings recording reasons therefor on the issues referred to in the said opinion.]

Section 21, The Competition Act, 2002 (Act 12 of 2003).

Made under this section, and citing it

2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 21

What does Section 21 of the Competition Act deal with?

Section 21 of the Competition Act is headed "Reference by statutory authority". Where in the course of a proceeding before any statutory authority an issue is raised by any party that any decision which such statutory authority has taken or proposes to take, is or would be, contrary to any of the provisions of this Act, then such statutory authority may make a reference in resp

How do I find court cases under Section 21 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 21, section 21 Competition Act, section 21 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 21 of the Competition Act, and has it changed?

2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently CCI (General) Regulations, 2009 (No 2 of 2009) (2009), then CCI (Meeting for Transaction of Business) Regulations, 2009 (No 3 of 2009) (2009).

When did Section 21 of the Competition Act come into force?

Section 21 of the Competition Act, cited as Competition Act 21, 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.

Other sections of this Act

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