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not be disclosed. However, it would be appropriate for the
Authority to not disclose any information or documents sub-
mitted at the stage of application, in so far as they may contain
sensitive information on the persons and institutions.
Applications, which do not satisfy the above-stated conditions,
would in principle not be taken into account by the Authority.
However, the Authority, on its own initiative, may initiate pro-
ceedings even though the above-mentioned information is not
complete, if the application is considered to be important.
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With Regards to the Competition Infringement
. In addition to
those specified above, applications should also include clear,
detailed and precise information on the competition infringe-
ment. In other words, applications should include concrete
information and/or documentation regarding the form, place
and date of the infringement and on the undertakings or associ-
ations of undertakings about whom investigation is requested.
Otherwise, the applications will in principle not be taken into
account. However, the Authority may request additional infor-
mation before initiating preliminary investigations. In such
case, it would be more appropriate that the Authority sets a
time-limit within which the complainant may provide its
views.
In addition, it would be also beneficial for the complainants to
submit all documentation in their possession directly or indi-
rectly connected with the facts set out in the application such as
agreements, commercial documents, correspondences, etc. as
well as the names and addresses of the persons able to testify to
the facts set out in the complaint.
In the light of the foregoing, it would be more efficient and easy
for both the complainants and the Authority, to prepare a stan-
dard application form including all the required information.
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As Regard to the Incorrect Information
. The Authority has the
power to initiate legal actions against persons providing incor-
rect information in their applications.
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