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Section53F
The Competition Act, 2002

Omitted

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 Instruments 2

Section 53F of the Competition Act, 2002 deals with omitted. [253F. [Term of office of Chairperson and Members of Appellate Tribunal.] Omitted by s. The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2003.

1[253F. [Term of office of Chairperson and Members of Appellate Tribunal.] Omitted by s. 171, ibid. (w.e.f. 26-5-2017).]

Section 53F, The Competition Act, 2002 (Act 12 of 2003).

Made under this section, and citing it

2 instruments state that it was made under this provision — the power to make it comes from here, so a change to any of them changes what this section requires in practice. Newest first.

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Questions about Section 53F

What does Section 53F of the Competition Act deal with?

Section 53F of the Competition Act is headed "Omitted". [253F. [Term of office of Chairperson and Members of Appellate Tribunal.] Omitted by s.

How do I find court cases under Section 53F 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 53F, section 53F Competition Act, section 53F 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 53F of the Competition Act, and has it changed?

The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 2: most recently SO 1928 dt.25.5.2016 (Appointment of Member, COMPAT) (2016), then SO 2878 dt 10.11.2014 (Appointment of Chairperson, COMPAT) (2014).

When did Section 53F of the Competition Act come into force?

Section 53F of the Competition Act, cited as Competition Act 53F, 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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