Section 56: Power of Central Government to supersede Commission.

Q: What does Section 56 of The Competition Act, 2002 (CA 2002) deal with?

Section 56 CA 2002 pertains to "Power of Central Government to supersede Commission.". It is part of the The Competition Act, 2002, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 56 of The Competition Act, 2002 (CA 2002) governs power of Central Government to supersede Commission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 56 CA 2002 still in force?

Yes, Section 56 of the The Competition Act, 2002 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 56 CA 2002?

धारा 56 CA 2002 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 56 of the The Competition Act, 2002. Section 56 of The Competition Act, 2002 (CA 2002) governs power of Central Government to supersede Commission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 56 CA 2002?

Dhara 56 CA 2002 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 56 of the The Competition Act, 2002. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 56 of The Competition Act, 2002 (CA 2002) governs power of Central Government to supersede Commission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 56 of The Competition Act, 2002?

Cite as: "Section 56, The Competition Act, 2002 (CA 2002)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Competition Act, 2002, § 56 (India).

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(1) If at any time the Central Government is of the opinion—

(a) that on account of circumstances beyond the control of the Commission, it is unable to discharge the functions or perform the duties imposed on it by or under the provisions of this Act; or

(b) that the Commission has persistently made default in complying with any direction given by the Central Government under this Act or in the discharge of the functions or performance of the duties imposed on it by or under the provisions of this Act and as a result of such default the financial position of the Commission or the administration of the Commission has suffered; or

(c) that circumstances exist which render it necessary in the public interest so to do,
the Central Government may, by notification and for reasons to be specified therein, supersede the Commission for such period, not exceeding six months, as may be specified in the notification:

Provided that before issuing any such notification, the Central Government shall give a reasonable opportunity to the Commission to make representations against the proposed supersession and shall consider representations, if any, of the Commission.

(2) Upon the publication of a notification under sub-section (1) superseding the Commission,—

(a) the Chairperson and other Members shall as from the date of supersession, vacate their offices as such;

(b) all the powers, functions and duties which may, by or under the provisions of this Act, be exercised or discharged by or on behalf of the Commission shall, until the Commission is reconstituted under sub-section (3), be exercised and discharged by the Central Government or such authority as the Central Government may specify in this behalf;

(c) all properties owned or controlled by the Commission shall, until the Commission is reconstituted under sub-section (3), vest in the Central Government.

(3) On or before the expiration of the period of supersession specified in the notification issued under sub-section (1), the Central Government shall reconstitute the Commission by a fresh appointment of its Chairperson and other Members and in such case any person who had vacated his office under clause (a) of sub-section (2) shall not be deemed to be disqualified for re-appointment.

(4) The Central Government shall cause a notification issued under sub-section (1) and a full report of any action taken under this section and the circumstances leading to such action to be laid before each House of Parliament at the earliest.