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Central Government notifies the new Consumer Protection Rules for e-commerce entities(23.07.2020)
The Central Government makes the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 in exercise of the powers conferred under Consumer Protection Act, 2019......
Tags : E-commerce, Rules, Notification
Centre launches framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-commerce(21.11.2022)
The Department of Consumer Affairs launched the framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-comme.....
Tags : E-commerce, Deceptive review, Safeguard
Notifications & Circulars
FSSAI advises E-Commerce platforms to ensure appropriate categorization of food products sold on their websites(02.04.2024)
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure appropriate categorization .....
Tags : E-Commerce Platforms,Categorization, Food products
E-commerce definition introduced in Foreign Trade Policy(11.04.2016)
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry introduced a definition for ‘e-commerce’ in Chapter 9 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020. It is defined as th.....
Tags : Dgft, foreign trade policy, e-commerce
Department of Consumer Affairs holds stakeholder consultation on Safety Pledge for e-commerce platforms(16.11.2023)
The Department of Consumer Affairs held a stakeholder consultation today on preparation of a 'Safety Pledge' for e-commerce platforms aimed to ensure .....
Tags : Consultation, Safety Pledge, E-commerce platforms
FSSAI advises E-Commerce platforms to ensure appropriate categorization of food products sold on their websites(02.04.2024)
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure appropriate categorization .....
Tags : E-Commerce Platforms,Categorization, Food products
Steps taken for increasing exports through e-Commerce(03.08.2022)
Government has implemented several legislative and policy measures for e-commerce keeping in mind the retailers. Some of these measures are FDI Policy.....
Tags : Exports, Increase, E-Commerce
Mandate to Govern E-Commerce Industry(08.02.2017)
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology is mandated to assist in the promotion of e-commerce. As regards trade related issues, the subject of.....
Tags : Promotion, E-commerce, Assistance, Mandate
Report of Task Force on e-Commerce Policy(02.01.2019)
A Think Tank on 'Framework for National Policy on e-Commerce' was established by Department of Commerce and a Task Force under the Think Tank was set .....
Tags : Task Force, Report, E-Commerce Policy
Commerce Minister Holds Meeting With E-Commerce And Tech Companies(18.06.2019)
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways, Piyush Goyal, held an extensive consultation with tech industry and e-Commerce companies in New De.....
Tags : Meeting, E-Commerce, Tech Companies
The new Agreement on Trade, Commerce and Transit between India and Bhutan has come into force with effect from 29th July 2017(31.07.2017)
The bilateral trade relations between India and Bhutan are governed by the Agreement on Trade, Commerce and Transit between the Government of India an.....
Tags : New Agreement, Trade, Commerce
Draft National Policy on E-Commerce(24.07.2019)
A draft National e-Commerce policy covering various areas of e-Commerce, has been prepared and placed for comments in public domain. Views/suggestions.....
Tags : National Policy, E-Commerce, Draft
E-commerce portal of MSME to enable all businesses to enhance global reach(22.07.2021)
National Small Industries Corporation, a PSU under the Ministry of MSME has a B2B MSME Global Mart Portal and efforts have been made to further streng.....
Tags : E-commerce, Portal, MSME
Taxation Report on e-commerce business models suggests levy(21.03.2016)
A Committee constituted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes to examine direct tax issues arising out of prevalent e-commerce business models Tags : e-commerce, direct tax, report
Guidelines for foreign direct investment in e-commerce(29.03.2016)
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry released guidelines for foreign direct investment in e-commerce, clarifying the policy contained in ‘Consolidate.....
Tags : e-commerce, fdi, marketplace, inventory
Central Consumer Protection Authority issues Safety Notice under Consumer Protection Act, 2019 alerting consumers against purchase of acid on e-commerce platforms(29.11.2023)
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), headed by Chief Commissioner, Mrs. Nidhi Khare, has issued Safety Notice under Section 18(2)(j) of t.....
Tags : Safety Notice, e-commerce platforms, Issuance
News
#Major Changes Implementing From Today: New Tax Collected at Source (TCS) Regime(01.10.2020)
Income Tax Department has issued guidelines for applicability of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) provision which requires an e-commerce operator to dedu.....
Tags : Income Tax Department, Tax Colleced at Source, E-Commerce Operator
Central Government Notifies Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020(24.07.2020)
Central Government has notified Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 to prevent unfair trade practices in e-commerce, direct selling and also .....
Tags : Central Government, Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020
MHA: E-Commerce Firms Can Deliver Only Essentials(20.04.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has rescinded permission to e-commerce firms to resume the sale and delivery of non-essential items from 20th April, 2020, a .....
Tags : Ministry of Home Affairs, E-Commerce Platforms
CBIC Waives Interest for Non-Filing of GSTR-8 by Prescribed E-Commerce Operators(08.06.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has waived the interest rate on account of the non-filing of GSTR-8 by certain e-commerce operators.....
Tags : CBIC, GSTR, E-Commerce
MP High Court Notices SHED, College Principal & Others over ABVP National Convention on Campus(05.12.2016)
MP High Court has issued notices to State Higher Education Department (SHED), Indore Mayor, Municipal Commissioner and Principal of Atal Bihari Vajpay.....
Tags : MP High Court, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government College of Arts and Commerce, ABVP, national convention
NGT Asks CPCB to Consider Environmental Audit of E-Commerce Websites(14.09.2020)
National Green Tribunal has asked the Central Pollution Control Board to submit an action taken report against manufacturers and e-commerce websites w.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Environmental Audit of E-Commerce Websites
SC Asks Karnataka HC to Decide CCI Plea on Vacating Stay Against Ecommerce Giants(27.10.2020)
Supreme Court has asked the Karnataka High Court to decide the Competition Commission of India plea for vacating stay on the investigation against eco.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Karnataka High Court, Vacating Stay Against Ecommerce Giants
Gujarat HC Junks Petitions of E-commerce Players Challenging Levy of Entry Tax(02.12.2016)
Gujarat High Court has disposed of a set of petitions filed by e-commerce players Flipkart, Amazon, and Instakart challenging Entry Tax imposed by Sta.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Flipkart, Amazon, Instakart, e-commerce, Entry Tax
New Rules For Expedited And Cost-Efficient ICC Arbitration In Operation From 1 March 2017(10.03.2017)
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has introduced new rules for expedited proceedings that apply to all arbitration agreements entered into from .....
Tags : International Chamber of Commerce, Arbitration
DCDRC: E-Commerce Portal Liable if Seller Does Not Mention Country of Origin of Product(03.10.2022)
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Hyderabad while holding an e-commerce platform liable for vendor not displaying country of or.....
Tags : District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Country of Origin, E-Commerce Platform
International Chamber of Commerce Launches Arbitration Rules 2021(16.12.2020)
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has come up with new set of Arbitration Rules 2021 ("ICC Rules 2021") which will come in effect from 01st Janu.....
Tags : International Chamber of Commerce, Arbitration Rules 2021
Bom. HC: Can’t Interpret GST Act to Deny Right to Carry Trade And Commerce by Citizens(20.02.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that constitutional guarantee is unconditional and unequivocal and must be enforced regardless of shortcomings in th.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, GST, Trade And Commerce
Delhi High Court Restrains E-Commerce Firms from Selling Direct Sellers' Products Without Consent(10.07.2019)
Delhi High Court has restrained e-commerce firms like Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal from selling health and beauty products of direct sellers - Amway,.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, E-Commerce
Bombay HC Asks State to Take Action Against E-Commerce Dealers Supplying Non-Essential Items(26.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has asked the State to take immediate action against e-commerce dealers supplying non-essential items during the lockdown despite th.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, E-Commerce Dealers Supplying Non-Essential Items
Central Government Proposes Amendments to Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020(23.06.2021)
Central Government has proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. The new draft proposes a host of changes such as: (i) .....
Tags : Central Government, Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020
Central Government Extends Last Date of Filing of QPRs/APRS by SEZ/EOU/Developers(30.06.2021)
Ministry of Commerce and Industry extended the last date of filing Quarterly Progress Report (QPRs) or Annual Performance Report (APRS) by Special Eco.....
Tags : Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Last Date of Filing of QPRs/APRS by SEZ/EOU/Developers
Govt: GSTN, PAN to be Used for Imports and Exports Instead of IEC Number under GST Regime(14.06.2017)
Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a Trade Notice regarding changes in IEC with introduction of new indirect tax law which states that trade.....
Tags : Ministry of Commerce and Industry, GST
Delhi High Court Orders Centre to Inquire 21 E-Commerce Sites(20.11.2015)
Delhi High Court has ordered Government to investigate 21 e-commerce websites for possible violations of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) laws.
Tags : Delhi High Court, e-commerce websites
Govt. Allows 100% FDI in E-Commerce Companies(30.03.2016)
Government has allowed 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in marketplace e-commerce companies.
Tags : Government, e-commerce, companies, FDI
Delhi HC Sets Aside Order Restraining E-Commerce Platforms from Selling Amway & Other DSE’s Products(03.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has overruled the judgment by a single-Judge of the High Court, whereby Amazon was injuncted from selling the goods of Amway, in term.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Restrain on E-Commerce Platforms
Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Launches New Tool for Parties to Receive Legal Assessment of Dispute(06.08.2021)
Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce has launched the “SCC Express,” a new tool in which parties can receive a legal assessment .....
Tags : Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, New Tool for Parties to Receive Legal Assessment of Dispute
NGT Seeks Compliance Status of E- Commerce Giants for Plastic Waste Management(30.01.2020)
National Green Tribunal has directed the Central Pollution Control Board on the compliance status of e-commerce giants, Amazon and Flipkart for plasti.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Plastic Management, E- Commerce Giants
Competition Commission of India Backs Self- Regulation in E- Commerce Sectors(09.01.2020)
Competition Commission of India has said that marketplace platforms should adopt self- regulatory measures to be more transparent about their ranking .....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, E-Commerce Sectors
Ministry of Commerce and Industries Revises User Charges for SEZ-Online Services(03.12.2021)
Ministry of Commerce and Industries has notified the revised user charges for SEZ-Online services will be as under and would be effective from Novembe.....
Tags : Ministry of Commerce and Industries, User Charges for SEZ-Online Services
CCI: Violation of Competition Laws by Ecommerce Operators to be Dealt with Firmly(27.12.2021)
Competition Commission of India has said that any violation of competition law by ecommerce companies will be dealt with firmly. The Commission has as.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Violation of Competition Laws by Ecommerce Operators
Delhi HC Pulls Up Ebay against Violation of Its Order(20.06.2016)
Delhi HC has pulled up e-commerce company, ebay, that violation of its order stopping the site from selling products under any name deceptively simila.....
Tags : Delhi HC , e-commerce company, ebay
Ministry of Home Affairs Issues Guidelines on Exemptions to E-Commerce Platforms(27.03.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a fresh set of guidelines to exempt e-commerce platforms engaged in the delivery of all essential goods including .....
Tags : Ministry of Home Affairs, E-Commerce Platforms