Sending the requests for information

Requests for information are normally signed by or on behalf of the Head of Unit or casemanager.

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It is advisable to send the request by fax or e-mail, if channels of communication with the addressee have already been established. If a large number of documents or handwritten documents in particular are attached to the request, it is advisable to send the request by registered post (see below). The addressee should be asked to return the acknowledgement of receipt attached to the letter.

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Requests for information may also be sent by registered post with acknowledgement of receipt, or by courier. In this case, when setting the time-limit, account must be taken of the time necessary to deliver the letter.

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Requests for information can also be sent electronically through the eQuestionnaire application, which provides respondents with secure and efficient web-based workspace to submit their replies to the Commission.

Irrespective of the type of delivery chosen, the request must be registered and uploaded by the Registry in the case management application.

Pursuant to Article 18(5), a copy of the request should be sent to the NCA of the Member State where the addressee is located as well as to the NCA of the Member State whose territory is affected. The case team must indicate on the minute to which NCAs the request must be copied. The Registry takes care of sending the copy to the relevant NCA(s).

Resources

References

Information about Sending the requests for information in the Antitrust Manual of Procedures for the application of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU (Internal DG Competition)

Sending the requests for information

Sending the requests for information