Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998)Chapter 5 : Investigation and Adjudication ProceduresPart C : Complaint procedures49B. Initiating complaint |
| (1) | The Competition Commission may initiate a complaint against an alleged prohibited practice or an alleged implementation of a merger contrary to Chapter 3. |
[Section 49B(1) substituted by section 7 of Notice No. 875, GG 32533, dated 28 August 2009]
| (2) | Any person may— |
| (a) | submit information concerning an alleged prohibited practice, or an alleged implementation of a merger contrary to Chapter 3, to the Competition Commission in any manner or form; or |
| (b) | submit a complaint against an alleged prohibited practice, or an alleged implementation of a merger contrary to Chapter 3, to the Competition Commission in the prescribed form. |
[Section 49B(2) substituted by section 7 of Notice No. 875, GG 32533, dated 28 August 2009]
| (3) | Upon initiating or receiving a complaint in terms of this section, the Commissioner must direct an inspector to investigate the complaint as quickly as practicable. |
| (4) | At any time during an investigation, the Commissioner may designate one or more persons to assist the inspector. |
[Section 49B substituted by section 15 of Notice No. 1354, GG 21880, dated 13 December 2000]