Regulation 8 - Failure to file notice - CCI (Combinations) Regulations, 2024

8. Failure to file notice. (1) Where the parties to a combination fail to file notice under sub-section (2) or (4) of section 6 of the Act or clause (a) of section 6A of the Act or proviso to section 43A of the Act, the Commission may under sub-section (1) of section 20 of the Act, upon its own knowledge or information relating to such combination, inquire into whether such a combination has caused or is likely to cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition within India. (2) Where the Commission decides to commence an inquiry, referred to in sub-regulation (1), the Commission, without prejudice to any penalty which may be imposed or any prosecution which may be initiated under this Act, shall direct the person required to give notice to file notice in Form I or Form II as specified in schedule I to these regulations, as decided by the Commission. (3) The notice, referred to in sub-regulation (2), shall be filed, within thirty days of receipt of communication from the Commission.