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GAURAV OJHAAIR 204· 2025

Question Q7EvaluateGS2GS2

Do you think the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has been as successful in protecting consumer rights, promoting fair competition and restricting monopolistic tendencies, vis a vis its western counter part?

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The Competition Commission of India is a Statutory body to enforce competition laws and ensure a competitive market, that benefits customers.

It has been successful as-

Monopoles in most of sectors are dismantled today.
The issues of licence raj no longer exist, there is easier entry.
Takes action against unfair trade practices.
acted against cement price rise by suppliers.

However, it has failed in certain areas-

1. No pr check on predatory practice adopted by Jio to enter telecom market.

2. Couldn't save telecom sector from reducing to almost a duopoly.

3. Isn't very proactive in changing times like its western counterpart.

Eg. Trade body in US asked Google, Apple to stop charging for in-app payments.

Australian competition laws ask Google to share earnings with local news creators.

Thus, the CCI can continue to learn from its western counterpart, while being more proactive and unbiased in its actions in India.

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Conclusion

Thus, the CCI can continue to learn from its western counterpart, while being more proactive and unbiased in its actions in India.

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Examiner score
1.3/10

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GAURAV OJHA

AIR 2042025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial Bodies

Competition Commission of India

CCI's Role in Market Competition and Consumer Protection

Writing Stats

176

Total words

9

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Analytical, comparative

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