- How can Competition Law Violations be Reported?
The Competition Law allows any person (natural or legal) to contribute to protecting the market by reporting anti-competitive practices.
Who has the right to report?
Any person has the right to file a complaint or report to the Authority, even if not directly affected.
- The report is submitted according to designated forms.
- Confidentiality: The reporter is not required to disclose their identity if they wish.
Authority's Power to Initiate (Ex Officio)
The Authority does not always wait for a complaint; it has full power (Article 32) to initiate:
- Investigation, research, and evidence gathering.
- Periodic market monitoring.
- Requesting data from establishments to prepare market studies.
Handling Reports
After receiving the report, the Authority studies it initially, then submits it to the Board which decides to:
- Approve starting investigation and evidence gathering procedures.
- Archive the report (archiving must be justified).
The Authority gives priority to reports with severe damage or greater impact on competition.
Reference: Implementing Regulations of the Competition Law (Articles 32-33) - General Authority for Competition
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