Competition Commission Dismisses Cartelisation Claim Due to Lack of Evidence

Mahesh N R Vs Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Competition Commission of India) The information was filed alleging contravention of Section 3 of the Competition Act, 2002, on account of alleged bid rigging and collusive conduct in a public procurement process relating to smart meter installation. The Informant, a consumer of the electricity distribution company, claimed that the tender for procurement of smart meters and selection of an AMI service provider was structured to favour specific bidders. It was alleged that such conduct would result in higher costs being passed on to consumers...