Latest News | Competition Comm Scraps Certain Disclosure Requirements for Merger Reviews

New Delhi, Dec 1 (PTI) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has done away with certain disclosure requirements related to non-compete restrictions at the time of entities seeking approval for merger deals.

Deals beyond certain thresholds require clearance from the CCI, which keeps a tab on anti-competitive practices across sectors in the market place.

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On Tuesday, the watchdog said it has decided to dispense with certain disclosure requirements in the combination notices.

In this regard, regulations have been amended by the regulator.

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The decision has been taken pursuant to stakeholders' consultation and detailed examination of the efficacy of the present framework for examination of non-compete restrictions, entered into as a part of combinations, the CCI said in a release.

In competition law parlance, mergers and acquisitions are generally referred to as combinations.

"Parties to combination are no more required to give separate details regarding their non-compete restrictions, in the combination notice," the release said.

Avaantika Kalmar, Partner & Head (Competition) at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, said the amendment is welcome.

"CCI has signalled that it will not review the provisions of non-compete arrangements as part of merger review. It is not, however, that the guidance on non-compete provisions has fallen away. This may continue to be a reference for such arrangements," Kalmar said.

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