CCI by its order dated March 14, 2017 has initiated an investigation against Mahyco Monsanto Group for abuse of dominance in relation to sub-license agreements through which Bt. technology is sub-licensed to the seed manufacturing companies in India; charging unfair trait value; limiting scientific development relating to Bt.cotton technology as well as Bt.cotton seeds and…
CCI by its order dated March 02, 2017 has found that KCDA is violating Section 3(3) of the Act by denying supply of orders to stockists till No-Objection Certificate from KCDA is obtained. Being prima-facie satisfied by the information filed, the CCI ordered investigation into the matter. It was revealed during the investigation that the…
CCI by its order dated January 19, 2017 has imposed a penalty for bid-rigging on 7 cement manufacturers, viz. Shree Cement Limited, Ultratech Cement Limited, Jaiprakash Associates Limited, J.K. Cement Limited, Ambuja Cements Limited, ACC Limited, and J.K. Lakshmi Cement Limited (collectively referred to as “Opposite Parties”/”OPs”). In the reference made by the DGS&D, it…
CCI by its order dated January 18, 2017 decided its first leniency application in favour of a cartel member by reducing the fine imposed by 75% on the cartel member. LENIENCY PROVISIONS: MEANING AND PURPOSE Its fair knowledge that trade cartels – such as those meant to fix prices or limit production – are conducted…
CCI by its order dated January 12, 2017 has initiated an investigation against Delhi Development Authority for abuse of dominant position in relation to delayed allotment of flats in the Middle Income Group category under the Rohini Residential Plot Scheme, 1981. In a case filed by the Mr. Sudarshan Kumar Kapur, it was alleged that…
