Govt takes actions against unauthorised sale of walkie-talkies on Amazon, Flipkart, others amid rising tension

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has launched enforcement actions against the sale of unauthorised walkie-talkie devices on e-commerce platforms, especially in light of the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. Union Food and Consumer Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasised in a social media post that selling non-compliant wireless devices not only violates legal obligations but could also pose serious risks to national security operations. The CCPA’s crackdown is targeting listings that lack essential information regarding operating frequencies, licensing, and Equipment Type Approval (ETA) certification. These violations breach several legal frameworks, including the Consumer Protection Act, the Indian Telegraph Act, and the Wireless Telegraphy Act. 

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