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India Orders E-Commerce Platforms to Delist Unlicensed Walkie-Talkies

Platforms must confirm valid licenses; devices must operate only within approved frequency bands.

Lebanon Pager, Walkie Talkie attacks | Image: AP
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Overview

  • CCPA’s Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Illegal Listing and Sale of Radio Equipment, 2025 took effect on May 30, mandating immediate compliance across all e-commerce platforms.
  • Only walkie-talkies and radio devices with valid Equipment Type Approval and operating on permitted frequencies can be listed online.
  • Platforms must conduct due diligence on seller licensing status and remove listings lacking frequency disclosures or necessary certifications.
  • The framework prohibits misleading advertising about device legality and specifies penalties under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 for any violations.
  • Major platforms including Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho have been directed to delist non-compliant listings following the April Pahalgam terror attack.