Section 44: Power to appoint Inspectors .-(1) The Central Government may, if it is of opinion that there are circumstances suggesting that an undertaking is indulging in any monopolistic [or restrictive, or unfair trade practice] or is, in any way, trying to acquire any control over any dominant or inter-connected undertaking, appoint one or more inspectors for making an investigation into the affairs of the undertaking

Q: What does Section 44 of The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 (MRTP) deal with?

Section 44 MRTP pertains to "Power to appoint Inspectors .-(1) The Central Government may, if it is of opinion that there are circumstances suggesting that an undertaking is indulging in any monopolistic [or restrictive, or unfair trade practice] or is, in any way, trying to acquire any control over any dominant or inter-connected undertaking, appoint one or more inspectors for making an investigation into the affairs of the undertaking". It is part of the The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 44 of The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 (MRTP) governs power to appoint Inspectors .-(1) The Central Government may, if it is of opinion that there are circumstances suggesting that an undertaking is indulging in any monopolistic [or restrictive, or unfair trade practice] or is, in any way, trying to acquire any control over any dominant or inter-connected undertaking, appoint one or more inspectors for making an investigation into the affairs of the undertaking. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 44 MRTP still in force?

Yes, Section 44 of the The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 44 MRTP?

धारा 44 MRTP is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 44 of the The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969. Section 44 of The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 (MRTP) governs power to appoint Inspectors .-(1) The Central Government may, if it is of opinion that there are circumstances suggesting that an undertaking is indulging in any monopolistic [or restrictive, or unfair trade practice] or is, in any way, trying to acquire any control over any dominant or inter-connected undertaking, appoint one or more inspectors for making an investigation into the affairs of the undertaking. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 44 MRTP?

Dhara 44 MRTP is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 44 of the The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 44 of The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 (MRTP) governs power to appoint Inspectors .-(1) The Central Government may, if it is of opinion that there are circumstances suggesting that an undertaking is indulging in any monopolistic [or restrictive, or unfair trade practice] or is, in any way, trying to acquire any control over any dominant or inter-connected undertaking, appoint one or more inspectors for making an investigation into the affairs of the undertaking. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 44 of The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969?

Cite as: "Section 44, The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 (MRTP)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969, § 44 (India).

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The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969

Chapter VIIP — ower To Obtain Information And Appoint Inspectors

Section 44

Power to appoint Inspectors .-(1) The Central Government may, if it is of opinion that there are circumstances suggesting that an undertaking is indulging in any monopolistic [or restrictive, or unfair trade practice] or is, in any way, trying to acquire any control over any dominant or inter-connected undertaking, appoint one or more inspectors for making an investigation into the affairs of the undertaking

(2)

The provisions of section 240 and section 240-A of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), so far as may be, shall apply to an investigation made by an inspector appointed under this section as they apply to an investigation made by the inspector appointed under that Act.

Related Sections

§42

Power of [Director-General] to obtain information

MRTP

§50

Penalty for offences in relation to orders under the Act .- [[(1) A person, who is deemed under section 13, to be guilty of an offence under this Act, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both, and where the offence is a continuing one, with a further fine which may extend to five thousand rupees for every day, after the first, during which such contravention continues

MRTP

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