The statutory regulator that enforces competition law in India, established under the Competition Act. It prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant position, and clears or blocks mergers and acquisitions above prescribed thresholds.
Who runs itA Chairperson and members appointed by the Union government; appeals lie to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).
Why it is examinedThe appellate route and the distinction between a regulator and a tribunal are common Prelims material; acquisition approvals recur in the news.
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