Cabinet approves MoU between CCI and Competition Commission of Mauritius for cooperation in competition laws

Implementation Strategy and Targets

The MoU aims to promote and strengthen cooperation in matters of competition law and policy through exchange of information, sharing of best practices and capacity building initiatives. It is intended to promote mutual co-operation in the areas of technical co-operation, experience sharing and enforcement co-operation. The resultant outcomes would benefit consumers at large and promote equity and inclusiveness. 

Impact:

The MoU between CCI and CCM is expected to:

(a)     Address anticompetitive restraints that affect international trade;

(b)      Improve enforcement of the Competition Act, 2002 by CCI;

(c)      Promote understanding of competition policy;

(d)      Capacity building;

(e)      Bring diplomatic benefits;

Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Competition Commission of India on the Indian side and Competition Commission of Mauritius on the other side would be major beneficiaries in this Memorandum of Understanding.

Background:

Section 18 of the Competition Act, 2002 permits CCI to enter into any memorandum or arrangement with any agency of any foreign country for the purpose of discharging its duties or performing its functions under the Act.