1.1 This case was initiated on the basis of information filed by M/s GKB Hi Tech Pvt. Ltd. (hereinafter "GKB") against M/s Transitions Optical India Pvt. Ltd. (hereinafter "Transitions") to the Competition Commission of India (hereinafter "Commission") under Section 19(1)(a) of The Competition Act, 2002 (hereinafter "Act") on January 06, 2010. The Commission, upon examination of the facts of the information, passed an order under Section 26(1), on January 19, 2010 recording its opinion that 'there exists a prima facie case, and directed The Director General (hereinafter "DG") to investigate into the matter.

1.2 DG submitted the investigation report on August 23, 2010. The investigation report was sent to the parties seeking their response on the same and further process of inquiry was undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the Act and relevant regulations there under. Full opportunity was given to both GKB and Transitions for perusal of all relevant records and making their submissions, both in writing and orally before the Commission.

2. Factual Background

2.1 The Informant viz. GKB is engaged in the business of manufacturing glass and plastic ophthalmic lenses for both