CCI Probe Against Malpractices of Google.

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Government of India

Ministry of Corporate Affairs

13-August-2012 18:20 IST

CCI Probe Against Malpractices of Google

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched a probe against Goggle following a complaint by consumer advocacy group, Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) International, against anti-competitive practices adopted by the company.

CCI has received information for contravention of section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002 by the Goggle. This was stated in the Rajya Sabha by Shri R.P.N. Singh, Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in reply to a USQ question today.

CCI, which is a Quasi-Judicial Regulatory Body has ordered an investigation in the matter by Director General, CCI.

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