TOP: I am going to be out of town on 19th afternoon so can not attend.
Can anyone else attend from the group? -- Sudev ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lunita <lunita.i...@gmail.com> Date: Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 5:27 PM Subject: Invitation to a meeting on draft National Competition Policy in MCA on Friday, 19th August 2011 at 3 PM To: di...@mca.gov.in Subject: Invitation to a meeting on draft National Competition Policy in MCA on Friday, 19th August 2011 at 3 PM Dear Sir/ Madam, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has constituted a Committee for framing of National Competition Policy and related matters, under the Chairmanship of Shri Dhanendra Kumar, Former Chairperson of Competition Commission of India. This Committee has submitted a draft National Competition Policy to the Ministry which is placed at http://www.mca.gov.in/Ministry/Draft_Policy.html. As would be noticed, this Policy is aimed at laying down an overarching policy framework for infusing competition principles in various policies, statutes and regulations and promoting a competitive market structure in the economy, thereby striving to achieve maximum economy efficiency in various spheres, and public welfare. This Policy also includes some suggestions on the methodology, and in the Annexure I gives the background of the various steps taken so far, and in Annexure II, an illustrative list of certain parameters (based on international experiences and guidelines of OECD/DFID) for undertaking Competition Impact Assessment of concerned policies, regulations and procedures. MCA has invited comments from Chambers of the Industries/Commerce, Corporates, Law firms, Members of civil society and other stakeholders on this draft policy, by 22nd August. Comments can be sent by mail at di...@mca.gov.in. What should be subject to Competition Impact Assessment: The draft statement of the NCP proposes to assess effects emanating from various statutes, regulations framed therein, policies and practices (of Central and State Governments) on competition in a market. How should these be prioritised, and what else may be subject to Competition Impact Assessment? Parameters for carrying out Competition Impact Assessment: Globally, several organsiations such as OECD, DFID have development methodologies to conduct Competition Impact Assessment. A suggestive list of such parameters is presented in Annexure – II to the draft NCP. What should be the parameters while carrying out Competition Impact Assessment in India? Who should carry out Competition Impact Assessment? The draft statement of the NCP proposes that different Enterprises/ Departments/ Ministries at the Central, State and sub-State level will carry out Competition Impact Assessment on their own with technical assistance from the National Competition Policy Council. Should Competition Impact Assessment be carried out by different Enterprises/ Departments/ Ministries in a decentralised manner or it should be centralised function to be carried out by the National Competition Policy Council? If it is to be done on a decentralised basis, what steps should be taken to develop capacities to carry out Competition Impact Assessment in various Ministries/Departments/Enterprises on an ongoing basis. Interface with sectoral regulators: The draft statement of NCP proposes to bring in harmony with respect to competition in the functioning of various sectoral regulators. What are the various methods to ensure that the approach to regulation competition across sectors remains in conformity with the Competition Policy Principles and Competition Act 2002? In this context, it has further been decided to hold discussions/ consultations with various stakeholders on the draft National Competition Policy and its principles/parameters. Consultation with representatives of Consumer groups and members of Civil society will be held on Friday, 19th August 2011 at 3PM at the MCA Conference Room, 5th floor, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting will be chaired by Secretary/ Additional Secretary, MCA, and attended by the Chairman and Members of the Committee. You are kindly requested to attend this meeting and share with us your views on the subject. In case you are not in a position to attend the meeting, we shall deeply appreciate your views/ comments on email. A line in confirmation may please be sent to me at lunita.i...@gmail.com Sincerely, Lunita Hijam Associate (Competition Law) Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) Ministry of Corporate Affairs www.iica.in Phone: 011- 24362282 Mobile: +919910035191 [P.S: While we shall greatly appreciate participation in the meeting, regrettably, budgetary contraints may not allow any reimbursement of travel/ stay expenditure.] _______________________________________________ Ilugd mailing list Ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd
