Collective Freight Rate Fixation by Truck Unions Breached Competition Act: CCI

Indian Steel Association Vs Bhadrasahi/ Guali Truck Association (Competition Commission of India) The Information was filed by the Indian Steel Association (ISA) under Section 19(1)(a) of the Competition Act, 2002 against Bhadrasahi/Guali Truck Association (OP-1), Bonai Truck and Tipper Owners Association (OP-2), Keonjhar District Truck Owners’ Association (OP-3), and later, Joda Truck Owners Association (OP-4). ISA alleged that these truck associations operating in Odisha’s mining regions were violating Section 3 of the Act by fixing freight rates, excluding independent transporte...