INTRODUCTION
On 23rd July, 2020 the Central Government had notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. The Department of Consumer Affairs on 21st June, 2021 published the proposed amendments to Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 and has sought views/ comments/ suggestions to be sent within 15 days, ie., by 6th July, 2021 by email to js-ca@nic.in.
In summary the amendments proposed are as follows:
Registration of entities with DPIIT shall be mandatory
Chief Compliance Officer, Nodal Contact Person and Grievance…