CCPA Cracks Down on Unauthorized Walkie-Talkies Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The CCPA is taking enforcement actions against unauthorized walkie-talkies on e-commerce platforms amid India-Pakistan tensions. This move aims to uphold legal standards and protect national security. Minister Pralahad Joshi stresses the significance of compliance with multiple legal frameworks to ensure consumer protection and prevent unlawful trade practices.
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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has launched enforcement actions targeting unauthorized walkie-talkie devices sold on e-commerce platforms, as tensions between India and Pakistan persist.
Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralahad Joshi announced the initiative on social media, highlighting that such sales violate statutory obligations and could endanger national security operations.
The CCPA's crackdown addresses issues such as incomplete operating frequency data, missing licensing details, and lack of Equipment Type Approval (ETA) certification, which contravene the Consumer Protection Act, Indian Telegraph Act, and Wireless Telegraphy Act.
Minister Joshi stated that formal guidelines under Section 18(2)(l) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, will be issued to enhance compliance and consumer safeguards in digital markets. Sellers must comply with all regulatory standards to protect consumer rights and prevent illegal trade.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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