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The Competition Act, 2002

Rectification of orders

In force From 31 Mar 2003 Act 12 of 2003 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 12 of 2003 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 13 Jan 2003 In force 31 Mar 2003 Cited by 1 provision

Section 38 of the Competition Act, 2002 deals with rectification of orders. With a view to rectifying any mistake apparent from the record, the Commission may amend any order passed by it under the provisions of this Act. The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2003.

(1) With a view to rectifying any mistake apparent from the record, the Commission may amend any order passed by it under the provisions of this Act.

(2) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Commission may make--

(a) an amendment under sub-section (1) of its own motion;

(b) an amendment for rectifying any such mistake which has been brought to its notice by any party to the order.

Explanation.--For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that the Commission shall not, while rectifying any mistake apparent from record, amend substantive part of its order passed under the provisions of this Act.

Section 38, The Competition Act, 2002 (Act 12 of 2003).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 53A Appellate Tribunal

Questions about Section 38

What does Section 38 of the Competition Act deal with?

Section 38 of the Competition Act is headed "Rectification of orders". With a view to rectifying any mistake apparent from the record, the Commission may amend any order passed by it under the provisions of this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 38 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 38, section 38 Competition Act, section 38 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 38 of the Competition Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 38 of the Competition Act come into force?

Section 38 of the Competition Act, cited as Competition Act 38, 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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