Section 6: Powers of Commission
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6. Powers of Commission
The Commission shall have such powers as are necessary to enable it to
effectively discharge its functions and may, in particular—
(a) issue orders and directions in accordance with this Act;
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(b) impose financial penalties or remedies on any enterprise which
conducts its business in breach of this Act;
(c) enter into such contracts as may be necessary or expedient for
the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act;
(d) cooperate with other competition authorities in other countries
entrusted with functions similar to those of the Commission;
(e) impose such charges or fees as may be required under this Act
or regulations made under it.
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- Can the Competition Commission impose a financial penalty on my business?