The Government notified the sought public comments on banning mis-selling and fraudulent flash sale of goods and services on e-commerce platforms, and also on making registration of these entities mandatory with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 were first notified in July last year. Their violations attract penal action under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Source Taxscan
Latest Posts in "India"
- GST 2.0: Key Changes, New Rates, and Business Impact Explained
- India Reduces GST on Solar and Wind Equipment to 5%, Cutting Renewable Energy Project Costs
- India Unveils Next-Gen GST: Simplified Tax Structure, Lower Rates, Boosts Business and Affordability
- Guide to GST Refunds for Unregistered Persons: Cancelled Service Contracts Explained
- Piyush Goyal Urges Industries to Pass GST Benefits to Consumers for Economic Growth