Question

    Who among the following appoints Director General,

    Competition Commission of India (CCI) under the existing Competition Act of 2002?
    A NITI Aayog & Finance Ministry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B SEBI & RBI Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Central Government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Central Government and NITI Ayog Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E RBI and Central Government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the chief national competition regulator in India. It is a statutory body within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and is responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002. Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022 vests the power of appointment of Director General, CCI in the Competition Commission of India (CCI) itself. Director General, investigation arm of CCI, is presently appointed by the Central Government.

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