https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=305865 The text explains that a complaint alleging abuse of dominant position in the electricity market may be entertained under the Competition Act, 2002 even where the Electricity Act, 2003 and the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission are also relevant. It notes that the Electricity Act empowers State regulation of supply and distribution, but does not provide an investigative or penal mechanism for abuse of dominance. By contrast, the Competition Act contains an independent inquiry framework, including investigation by the Director General, and allows statutory reference where another authority's domain is engaged. A notice issued on a prima facie view is only a preliminary step, so a writ challenge at that stage is premature. en-us Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:18:50 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=305865 The text explains that a complaint alleging abuse of dominant position in the electricity market may be entertained under the Competition Act, 2002 even where the Electricity Act, 2003 and the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission are also relevant. It notes that the Electricity Act empowers State regulation of supply and distribution, but does not provide an investigative or penal mechanism for abuse of dominance. By contrast, the Competition Act contains an independent inquiry framework, including investigation by the Director General, and allows statutory reference where another authority's domain is engaged. A notice issued on a prima facie view is only a preliminary step, so a writ challenge at that stage is premature. Case-Laws Law of Competition Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=305865