CCI Order against Chemist and Druggist Association

Press Information Bureau

Government of India

Ministry of Corporate Affairs

23-August-2012 15:38 IST

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has passed orders against Chemists & Druggists Association, Goa for contravention of provisions of the Competition Act, 2002. The order was passed on 11-06-2012 and a penalty of Rs.2 lakhs was imposed.

This information was given by Shri R.P.N.Singh, Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.

The Commission has also directed Director General (DG), CCI to conduct investigation against five other Chemist & Druggist Associations. DG, CCI has submitted its Report in four cases. However, Karnataka High Court has granted stay in one of these cases.

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