Cracking the whip on digital lawlessness, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) notified six e-commerce players Friday for offering banned wireless gear, from drones to sophisticated jammers. The action spotlights vulnerabilities in online oversight.
IndiaMart, Eversea, Exboom, Javiet Aerospace, Airone Robotics, and Maverick Drones and Technologies Pvt Ltd face scrutiny for marketing ‘GPS jammers,’ ‘drone jammers,’ and allied products—clear violations of the 2019 Consumer Protection Act and telecom norms.
Stringent controls via Indian Telegraph Act 1885, Wireless Telegraphy Act 1933, and Foreign Trade Act 1992 apply. DoT/WPC licensing is mandatory; sales are confined to vetted government users post-DGFT nod.
Companies are to disclose import trails, document copies, compliance proofs, commercial viabilities, and exhaustive sales/buyer records spanning two years. Rule 4 of E-commerce Rules 2020 enforces this accountability.
Building on prior advisories, CCPA’s notices promise accountability. Unauthorized dealings risk severe sanctions.
In an age where drones redefine logistics and security, preempting jammer threats is paramount. This initiative not only cleanses e-commerce of hazards but also bolsters public trust, ensuring innovation thrives within legal bounds while averting disruptions to air traffic, positioning, and national communications.