Centre Extends Deadline For Seeking Comments On Draft E-Commerce Rules Till July 21

The extension was given after several e-commerce firms urged the Centre to give them some more time to submit comments on the new rules.

The Centre has extended the deadline for seeking suggestions on the proposed e-commerce rules till July 21, 2021 according to a notification issued by it on Monday. Earlier the Ministry of Consumer Affairs had sought feedback on the proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, till July 6, 2021. "It has now been decided to extend the timeline for receipt of comments and suggestions on the draft e-commerce rules. Views or comments on the proposed amendments may be sent by July 21, 2021 by email," the ministry's notification read.