Grants by Central Government

Q: When did Section 50 of the Competition Act come into force?

Section 50 of the Competition Act, cited as Competition Act 50, 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.

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

Section 50 of the Competition Act, 2002 deals with grants by Central Government. The Central Government may, after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, make to the Commission grants of such sums of money as the Government may think fit for being utilised for the purposes of this Act. The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2003.

The Central Government may, after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, make to the Commission grants of such sums of money as the Government may think fit for being utilised for the purposes of this Act.
Section 50, The Competition Act, 2002 (Act 12 of 2003).

Questions about Section 50

What does Section 50 of the Competition Act deal with?

Section 50 of the Competition Act is headed "Grants by Central Government". The Central Government may, after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, make to the Commission grants of such sums of money as the Government may think fit for being utilised for the purposes of this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 50 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 50, section 50 Competition Act, section 50 of the Competition Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 50 of the Competition Act come into force?

Section 50 of the Competition Act, cited as Competition Act 50, 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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