Competition Act, 2002

Section - 56 - Power of Central Government to supersede Commission

Power of Central Government to supersede Commission.

56. (1) If at any time the Central Government is of the opinion-

(a)- that on account of circumstances beyond the control of the Commission, it is unable to discharge the functions or perform the duties imposed on it by or under the provisions of this Act; or
(b)- that the Commission has persistently made default in complying with any direction given by the Central Government under this Act or in the discharge of the functions or performance of the duties imposed on it by or under the provisions of this Act and as a result of such default the financial position of the Commission or the administration of the Commission has suffered; or
(c)- that circumstances exist which render it necessary in the public interest so to do,
the Central Government may, by notification and for reasons to be specified therein, supersede the Commission for such period, not exceeding six months, as may be specified in the notification :

Provided that before issuing any such notification .... To read the full section download the app from Google Play store