27 March 2014

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Competition Commission of India imposes Rs. 1 crore fine on Google

Competition Commission of India imposes Rs. 1 crore fine on Google

Competition Commission of India imposes Rs. 1 crore fine on Google for failure to submit documents


The Competition Commission has imposed a Rs. 1 crore penalty on Google for failing to provide information related to an investigation into the Internet major's alleged unfair trade practices in India.

According to an official statement today, Google has been fined Rs. 1 crore for failing to comply with the directions of the Director General (DG) seeking information and documents.

Director General (DG) the investigation arm of the regulator, is probing a complaint filed by matrimony.com Pvt Ltd and Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS) against Google, alleging that it was abusing market power in the online search and advertising markets.

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

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2 comments:

Destination Infinity March 28, 2014  

Which private company will not 'abuse' market capitalization, if it has one? Will the authorities be happy to bring in quota system and reservation, online? :P

Destination Infinity