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The Competition Act, 2002

Power of Central Government to issue directions

In force From 31 Mar 2003 Act 12 of 2003 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 12 of 2003 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 13 Jan 2003 In force 31 Mar 2003 Instruments 1

Section 55 of the Competition Act, 2002 deals with power of Central Government to issue directions. Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the Commission shall, in exercise of its powers or the performance of its functions under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy, other than those relating to technical and administrative matters, as the Central Governm The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2003.

(1) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the Commission shall, in exercise of its powers or the performance of its functions under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy, other than those relating to technical and administrative matters, as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time:

Provided that the Commission shall, as far as practicable, be given an opportunity to express its views before any direction is given under this sub-section.

(2) The decision of the Central Government whether a question is one of policy or not shall be final.

Section 55, The Competition Act, 2002 (Act 12 of 2003).

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Questions about Section 55

What does Section 55 of the Competition Act deal with?

Section 55 of the Competition Act is headed "Power of Central Government to issue directions". Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the Commission shall, in exercise of its powers or the performance of its functions under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy, other than those relating to technical and administrative matters, as the Central Governm

How do I find court cases under Section 55 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 55, section 55 Competition Act, section 55 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 55 of the Competition Act, and has it changed?

The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Effective date of sections 7, 11, 12 etc. of the Competition Act, 2002 – i.e. from 19.06.2003. (2003).

When did Section 55 of the Competition Act come into force?

Section 55 of the Competition Act, cited as Competition Act 55, 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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