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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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Abuse of dominant position probe initiated against Google; Competition Commission ordered regulatory investigation following consumer complaint. A regulatory investigation has been initiated into allegations of abuse of dominant position by Google following a consumer advocacy complaint. The Competition Commission of India has received information alleging contravention of competition law provisions and has directed its Director General to conduct an inquiry to examine the alleged anti competitive conduct and determine any contraventions.