Restrictive Practices Act, 1972

Reports by Examiner.

16.—(1) Where, as a result of an investigation under section 14 (1) (a), 14 (1) (b) or 14 (2), the Examiner is of the opinion that the Commission should hold an enquiry under this Act or a special review under section 10 or should make fair practice rules, he shall furnish the Commission with a report of the investigation containing a recommendation to that effect.

(2) Where the Examiner carries out an investigation under section 14 (1) (a) or 14 (1) (b) at the request of the Minister, his report, in lieu of being furnished to the Commission, shall be furnished by him to the Minister and shall contain such facts as the Examiner considers relevant but shall not contain any expression of opinion by the Examiner.

(3) If in a report of an investigation under section 14 (1) (b) the Examiner expresses the opinion that there has been a breach or contravention of an order under this Act, the report, in lieu of being furnished to the Commission, shall be furnished by him to the Minister.

(4) The Examiner may furnish the Commission with a report of an investigation under section 14 (1) (c) and shall do so if the investigation has been carried out at the request of the Minister.

(5) Where the Minister makes a request under section 5 to hold an enquiry or under section 10 to hold a special review, the Examiner shall furnish the Commission with a copy of the relevant report by him.