Dgcom Buyers & Owners Association, Chennai v. M/s Dlf Ltd., New Delhi & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Commission considered an information alleging abuse of dominance by real estate developers. It held the matter a fit case for prima facie investigation under Section 26(1) and directed reference to the Director General.
What did the court decide?
Ordered that the case be referred to the Director General for investigation.
What the court decided
Competition Commission of India
[Case Number: 29/2012]
27/11/2012
Informant:
DGCOM Buyers & Owners Association, Chennai
Opposite Parties (OP):
- M/s DLF Limited, New Delhi
- M/s DLF Southern Homes Pvt Limited, Chennai
Order under Section 26(1) of the Competition Act, 2002
As per Dr.Geeta Gouri, Member
The Information has been filed by the Informant under section 19(1)(a) before this Commission for alleged abuse of dominance by the OP in the relevant product market defined as ‘premium apartment high-rise building built in Spanish style in gated township with international standard facilities’ located in the relevant geographic market of ‘IT Express Corridor, Chennai’.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the present case constitutes a fit case for reference to the Director General for investigation under Section 26(1) of the Competition Act.
Whether the Commission can take a prima facie view on dominant position and abuse of dominance in the real estate sector.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
DGCOM Buyers & Owners Association
- respondent
M/s DLF Limited
- respondent
M/s DLF Southern Homes Pvt Limited
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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