(a) whether Hockey India is under the scrutiny of the Competition Commission
of India (CCI);
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Hockey players had approached the CCI alleging abuse of dominance
by Hockey India; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken/being taken thereon?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SACHIN PILOT) (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS
(a) to (d) Information was filed by a group of former Indian Hockey players against
‘Hockey India’(HI) in November, 2011 with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) alleging
contravention of the provisions of sections 3 and 4 of the Competition Act, 2002 dealing with
anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant position respectively. The matter was got
investigated by the Commission through Director General, CCI.
The Commission after considering the matter, including the report of Director General, found
no contravention of above sections of the Competition Act and the matter was accordingly
disposed of by its order dated 31.5.2013.