Pre-Filing Consultation

The Competition Commission of India allows for pre-filing consultation (PFC) to Parties seeking informal guidance interalia on (i) determining filing related requirement (s) (ii) information to be given in the notice to be filed for a proposed combination (iii) Green Channel.

Pre-Filing consultation is an informal and verbal consultation with the Officers of the Commission prior to filing of the notice to a proposed combination by the Parties. Parties to the Proposed Combination can make a request for pre-filing consultation to clarify their doubts and seek suggestions/guidance from officers of the Commission.