Consumer Protection Authority issues Notices to E-Com Platforms including Amazon, Flipkart Over Listing and Sale of Unlicensed Walkie Talkies

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued notices to Amazon, Flipkart and other e-commerce platforms for allegedly selling unlicensed walkie-talkies in violation of wireless regulations. The crackdown follows intelligence inputs about potential misuse of such devices for criminal activities. Platforms have been given 15 days to submit compliance reports detailing seller verification processes and product listing protocols. This action underscores growing regulatory scrutiny of online marketplaces' responsibility for third-party sales. Non-compliance could attract penalties up to ₹1 lakh per violation under consumer protection rules.