The Competition Act, 2002
44. Penalty for
making false statement or omission to furnish material information.-
If any person, being
a party to a combination,-
a.
makes
a statement which is false in any material particular, or knowing it to be
false; or
b.
omits
to state any material particular knowing it to be material, such person shall
be liable to a penalty which shall not be less than rupees fifty lakhs but
which may extend to rupees one crore, as may be determined by the Commission.