In a significant step towards curbing deceptive online practices, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory directing all e-commerce platforms to undertake self-audits for detecting and eliminating “dark patterns” within three months.
These platforms include Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, OLX, TradeIndia, Facebook, Indiamart, VardaanMart, Jiomart, Krishnamart, Chimiya, Talk Pro Walkie Talkie and MaskMan toys.
To curb the distribution of non-compliant products through e-commerce platforms, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has carried out search and seizure operations at multiple warehouse locations of leading e-commerce platforms, including Amazon and Flipkart, in cities like Lucknow, Gurugram and Delhi.
GST council is likely to give clarity on whether tax collected at source (TCS) should be deducted by the buyer or the e-commerce platform
