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Case Details
Case ID 466cd6fc-9eac-4601-865e-7458a12be477
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Case Number File No.2 (287)/IV/(Enq)/(Chief R&I)/MCA/2003
Decision Date Nov 03, 2003
Hearing Date Aug 25, 2003
Decision The Authority concluded that the Undertaking supplied partial information in bulk and failed to provide the requisite information on a daily basis despite clear directions. Consequently, a penalty of Rs.50,000 was imposed on Messrs Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited under section 19(1)(a) of the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (Control and Prevention) Ordinance, 1970. The penalty is to be paid within one month from the order's receipt.
Summary In this case, the Monopoly Control Authority dealt with Messrs Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited for failing to comply with directives to provide necessary pricing and production information. The Ordinance mandates strict adherence to reporting requirements to prevent monopolistic practices. The Authority's decision to impose a penalty underscores the importance of compliance in trade practices. The case highlights the regulatory framework established by the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Ordinance, which is crucial to maintaining fair competition in the market. Legal representatives must ensure that their clients adhere to these regulations to avoid penalties. The decision reflects the Authority's commitment to enforcing compliance within the industry, promoting transparency and accountability among businesses. Keywords: Monopoly Control, Trade Practices, Compliance, Regulatory Framework, Market Transparency.
Court Monopoly Control Authority
Entities Involved Messrs Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited
Judges Tariq Farooq, Muhammad Arshad Parwaiz, Abdul Ghaffar
Lawyers Salman Akram Raja
Petitioners Not available
Respondents Messrs Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited
Citations 2005 SLD 336, 2005 CLD 367
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (Control and Prevention) Ordinance, 1970
Sections 19, 21