The Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency (GCCA) dismissed a complaint submitted by "Smartly" Ltd, after the complainant withdrew the complaint submitted to the Agency. As a result of the complainant's position, GCCA's involvement, and the use of legal mechanisms, the issue raised in the complaint was resolved at the admissibility stage. The case concerned the alleged abuse of a dominant position (Article 6 of the Law of Georgia on Competition) in the advertising services sector by "Tav Urban Georgia" Ltd and "Alma" Ltd.
Dismissing a complaint does not deprive a person of the right to apply to the Georgian Competition and Consumer Protection Agency (GCCA) on the same subject matter, on the same basis, with the request to investigate the issue. Furthermore, dismissing the complaint does not waive the Agency's right to use the information provided prior to the statement's withdrawal to conduct an an investigation on its own initiative.
