Govt extends deadline for comments on draft e-commerce rules

The Centre has extended the deadline for submission of comments and suggestions on the draft e-commerce rules till July 21.

The Department of Consumer Affairs had, last month, released the proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 and sought comments and suggestions by Tuesday, July 6.

"It has now been decided to extend the timeline for receipt of comments/suggestions on the Draft E-Commerce Rules," said a notification by the department on Monday.

Among several stricter norms, the draft regulation proposes prohibiting flash sales.

Further, as per the new draft regulations, no e-commerce entity shall allow any display or promotion of misleading advertisements, whether in the course of business on its platform or otherwise.