Section 45: Penalty for offences in relation to furnishing of information

Q: What does Section 45 of The Competition Act, 2002 (CA 2002) deal with?

Section 45 CA 2002 pertains to "Penalty for offences in relation to furnishing of information". It is part of the The Competition Act, 2002, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 45 of The Competition Act, 2002 (CA 2002) prescribes penalty for offences in relation to furnishing of information.

Q: Is Section 45 CA 2002 still in force?

Yes, Section 45 of the The Competition Act, 2002 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 45 CA 2002?

धारा 45 CA 2002 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 45 of the The Competition Act, 2002. Section 45 of The Competition Act, 2002 (CA 2002) prescribes penalty for offences in relation to furnishing of information.

Q: What is Dhara 45 CA 2002?

Dhara 45 CA 2002 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 45 of the The Competition Act, 2002. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 45 of The Competition Act, 2002 (CA 2002) prescribes penalty for offences in relation to furnishing of information.

Q: How to cite Section 45 of The Competition Act, 2002?

Cite as: "Section 45, The Competition Act, 2002 (CA 2002)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Competition Act, 2002, 2002, § 45 (India).

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(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 44, if any person, being a party to a combination—

fails to furnish, within the time specified by the Commission, any information or document required by the Commission under this Act; or
furnishes any information or document which he knows or has reason to believe to be false in any material particular; or
omits to state any material fact knowing it to be material; or
wilfully alters, suppresses or destroys any document which is required to be furnished as aforesaid,

the Commission may impose on any such person a penalty as it deems fit which may extend to rupees one crore.

(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the Commission may also pass such other order as it deems fit.

(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 44, if any person, being a party to a combination—

fails to furnish, within the time specified by the Commission, any information or document required by the Commission under this Act; or
furnishes any information or document which he knows or has reason to believe to be false in any material particular; or
omits to state any material fact knowing it to be material; or
wilfully alters, suppresses or destroys any document which is required to be furnished as aforesaid,

the Commission may impose on any such person a penalty as it deems fit which may extend to rupees one crore.

(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the Commission may also pass such other order as it deems fit.