Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT)

(Tribunal Rayuan Persaingan)

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) serves as an independent appellate body that hears appeals from any party dissatisfied with decisions or directions issued by the Competition Commission of Brunei Darussalam (CCBD).

 

Parties who wish to file an appeal to CAT should lodge a notice of appeal to the CAT addressed to:

Secretary to the CAT,

Level 5,

Ministry of Finance,

Commonwealth Drive,

Bandar Seri Begawan BB3910.

 

The notice of appeal should:

  • state the name and address of the appellant
  • state the name and address of the appellant’s authorised representative or legal representative
  • state an address in Brunei Darussalam for the service of documents
  • contain a concise statement of facts
  • contain a summary of the grounds for appealing against or with respect to the contested decision of the CCBD
  • contain a succinct presentation of the arguments of fact or law supporting each ground of appeal
  • contain the relief or directions (if any) sought by the appellant
  • be signed and dated by the appellant, or on his behalf by his authorised representative or legal representative
  • be accompanied by a copy of the contested decision and the appropriate fee for the filing of an appeal

 

The notice of appeal has to be lodged within 2 months of the date on which the appellant was notified of the contested decision or the date of publication of the decision, whichever is earlier.

 

Any notice of appeal has to be accompanied by a filing fee of $500.

 

For more information, you can refer to Competition (Appeals) Regulations, 2020

 

For further enquiries, you may contact via email cat@mof.gov.bn