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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has notified guidelines for the prevention and regulation of illegal
listing and sale of radio equipment, including walkie-talkies on e-Commerce platforms.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has notified guidelines for the prevention and regulation of illegal
listing and sale of radio equipment, including walkie-talkies on e-Commerce platforms.
These guidelines have been notified to curb the unauthorised sale of wireless devices that may pose risks to consumer safety, mislead consumers regarding their legal position and interfere
with critical communication networks, including those used by law enforcement and emergency services.
The guidelines were finalised following extensive inter-ministerial consultations with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Both departments ‘
key regulatory and security considerations have been incorporated into the final framework to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach.
It was observed that walkie-talkies were being sold on e-commerce platforms without mandatory and clear disclosures regarding the requirement of a wireless operating license or compliance
with applicable laws.
The product listings for walkie-talkies do not specify whether the device requires a license from the concerned authority.
