Competition Commission's New Rules Set Payment Terms and Recovery Methods for Monetary Penalties Under Competition Act

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....The CCI regulations outline procedures for recovering monetary penalties imposed under the Competition Act 2002. Key provisions include: issuance of demand notices requiring payment within specified periods; authority to grant payment extensions or installments; imposition of 1% monthly interest on late payments; multiple recovery modes including attachment of property; and ability to refer cases to income tax authorities for recovery as tax dues. The regulations establish a systematic framework through prescribed forms and registers while empowering recovery officers to execute certificates. Notable features include provisions for refunds if penalties are reduced on appeal, maintenance of recovery registers, and mechanisms for dealing with defaulters. These 2024 regulations repeal and replace the 2011 regulations while preserving prior actions taken under the old framework.....