On June 28, 2022, the National Competition Agency of Georgia has completed the investigation based on the complaint of JSC "Georgian Insurance Group", which related to an alleged violation of the Article 6 (abuse of a dominant position) of the Law of Georgia "On Competition" by JSC "Geo Hospitals" and JSC "Risk Management and Insurance Company Global Benefits Georgia". As a result of the investigation, the fact of violation of the law on the part of LLC "GEO Hospitals” and JSC Risk Management & Insurance Company Global Benefits Georgia was not confirmed. However "Geo Hospitals" was instructed to consider the issue of providing family doctor services on Saturday, in case of an appeal from "Georgian Insurance Group". After reaching an agreement on commercial conditions, ensure the conclusion of a corresponding contract under equal and non-discriminatory conditions. In addition, in order to improve the competitive environment, the agency issued appropriate recommendations to ambulatory institutions operating in the country.
Competition Agency of Georgia, by the order №04/44, dated February 19, 2020, has completed an investigation on the basis of a complaint submitted by Ltd “Geverse Development”. As a result of investigation the violation of Article 6 of the law of competition of Georgia was established, which implies abuse of dominant position. The company was imposed a financial sanction under the law and in order to improve the competitive environment in the relevant market, appropriate recommendations have been made. Document Available in Georgian Language
14 terminal companies operating in Poti submitted complaint to the Agency, regarding abuse of dominant position by the JSC “Poti Sea Port” - expressed in introduction of a mandatory new combined tariff. As a result of the investigation, a new scheme introduced by the port was found as an abuse of dominant position, however, the new scheme has not been activated, and violation by the port was not established and no sanctions imposed.
Ltd “Duty Free Georgia” submitted complaint to Competition Agency, regarding alleged violation of the abuse of dominant position by the JSC “Tbilisi Tobacco“. Abuse was derived from the exclusive contract between the defendant and the complainant’s competitor company on the supply of products. As a result of the investigation the abuse of dominant position by JSC ‘Tbilisi Tobacco’ was not established.
Competition Agency of Georgia on own initiative started investigation about the alleged violation of the abuse of dominant position of economic agents in the territory of Ltd “Batumi Oil Terminal”, to ensure the compliance of the activities of Oil Terminals in Georgian Black Sea Ports with the Georgian competition legislation. As a result of investigation the violation of the law of competition of Georgia was not established.
Ltd “Georgian Trans Expedition” submitted complaint to Competition Agency, regarding alleged violation of the abuse of dominant position by the Ltd “Trans Caucasus Terminals”, which was the imposition of a combined tariff by the defendant (which does not actually include a forwarding service tariffs). The investigation did not confirm any violation by Trans Caucasus Terminal LLC. As a result of the investigation the abuse of dominant position by Ltd “Georgian Trans Expedition” was not established.
Georgian Wheat and Bakery Producers’ Association “Globalagro” submitted statement to Competition Agency, regarding alleged violation of the abuse of dominant position by Ltd Azerbaijani Company “Carat Holding”. As a result of the investigation the abuse of dominant position by the defendant was not established.
JSC „Health“ submitted statement to Competition Agency, regarding alleged violation of the abuse of dominant position by the JSC “Balneoservice“. According to the applicant, it was a refusal to hand over water to a competing company. As a result of the investigation the abuse of dominant position by the JSC “Balneoservice” was not established.
