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Abuse of Dominance

Sri Lanka Abuse of Dominance Overview 2024-12-17

1. Scope

 

Abuse of dominance, alongside anti-competitive agreements, is prohibited under Section 35. See Part 1 of the Chapter II on Prohibition of Anti-Competitive Practice for more details. 

 

There is no classification of the types of behaviour that could constitute an abuse of dominance.

 

2. Assessment 

 

The decision-makers take non-market-share factors into account when determining dominance. Substantial market power or dominant position is not defined in the Consumer Affairs Authority Act, No. 9 of 2003.

 

Assessment for anti-competitive agreements in Chapter 2 also applies to the assessment for abuse of dominance. 

 

There no guidelines published.

 

3. Remedies and sanctions

 

The decision-maker may impose remedies for conduct found unlawful.



* This information is based on Competition Law in Asia-Pacific: A Guide to Selected Jurisdictions (2018). 
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