Introduction

Competition Commission definition

The competition Commission is a body corporate which monitors, regulate and prevent prohibitive behaviors which may prevent, distort and restrict competition on the Mauritian market. This body of law has been established in December 2009 and bestowed with several powers to enforce its duty. The competition commission is made up of commissioners and an Executive Director (ED) who is the starting point of all investigations being carried out. A competition Act has been written down in 2007 to lay down all the duties, powers and objectives of the Commission.
Objectives of the Commission

The main objective of this corporate body is not principally to safeguard the interest of consumers as it has always been thought but mainly to monitor and ensure that there is a fair and balanced competition on the market. If there are suspicions about a collusive agreement and other behaviors which may affect competition then the Commission will take actions to enforce the law.
Powers of the Commission

The duties and powers of the Commission have often been criticized as being insufficient in the eyes of traders and consumers but till now there has been no evidence which has proved that. The powers are as follows: 1. To issue orders and give directions in relevance with the Competition Act 2. Sanction anti-competitive behaviors with imposition of financial penalties or remedies 3. Enter in necessary contracts to fulfill its duties 4. Work with other corporate foreign bodies having the same power 5. Impose charges and fines as may be required
Competition Commission Today

Since the establishment of the Commission only 11 investigations were carried out and being completed and published on its website. The competition commission is under the obligation of publishing its report so that the grounds of the problems are known and hence cannot be challenged.