New Delhi:
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to several e-commerce companies including Amazon India and Flipkart on the sale of Pakistani flags and related goods, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.
In its notices, Ubui India, ATC, Flag Company and Flag Corporation were also issued, the regulatory body said that the sale of Pakistani flags and goods would not be tolerated. It directed the firms to remove such items from their platforms, Mr. Pralhad.
There was no immediate comment from Amazon India, Flipkart or the remaining e-commerce firms on the matter. Click here for India Pakistan News live update
In a post on X, the Union Minister said: “CCPA has issued notices to @Amazonin, @flipkart, @Buyindia, @atsy, flag company and flag corporation on the sale of Pakistani flags and related goods. Such insensitivity will not be directed to be removed immediately.”
CCPA has issued notices @Amazon, @Flipkart, @Uzandia, @TsyFlag Company and Flag Corporation on the sale of Pakistani flags and related goods. Such insensitivity will not be tolerated.
E-commerce platforms are directed to remove all immediately by it … pic.twitter.com/03Q4FoxWCX– Pralhad Joshi (@josipralhad) May 14, 2025
On the night of intervention of May 7 and 8, India launched Operation Sindor to target terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan -occupied Kashmir, in response to the Pahgam attack, which claimed 26 lives on 22 April. Operation increased bilateral tension as it caused strikes and counter-strikes between the two. On Saturday, India and Pakistan arrived on an agreement to prevent all firing and military action on land, air and sea with impact from 5 pm. However, Pakistan violated the agreement that it was within a few hours of implementation.
On 9 May, CCPA issued notices on Amazon, Flipkart and 11 other digital marketplace. Illegal sales and walkie-talk list On their platforms.
However, an Amazon spokesman said that the forum is closely attached to various stakeholders to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Amazon and Flipkart, Misho, OLX, Tradindia, Facebook, Indiamart, Vardanmart, Geomart, Krishnamart, Chimiya, Talk Pro Veri Talki and Masakman Toys were issued notices by government watchdogs.
The formation of a violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, focus on the sale of walkie-talkies without proper frequency disclosure, licensing information, or equipment type approval (ETA).
Mr. Joshi earlier said that sales of non-non-propaganda wireless equipment not only violates statutory obligations, but can also cause significant risks for national security operations. He said that these violations violate several legal framework, including the Consumer Protection Act, Telegraph Act and Wireless Telegraphs Act.
The minister said that the CCPA will issue formal guidelines under Section 18 (2) (L) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 with a view to compliance with Digital Marketplace and strengthen consumer security measures. He said that vendors have been directed to strictly follow all applicable regulatory standards to maintain consumer rights and prevent illegal trade practices.
