Govt extends deadline for public comments on draft guidelines to curb spam calls, msgs till Aug 8

New Delhi: The government on Thursday extended the deadline for submission of public comments on draft guidelines to curb unsolicited business communications like promotional calls and text messages to August 8. The food and consumer affairs ministry in a statement said that the extension was granted in view of requests received from various federations, associations and other stakeholders.

The earlier deadline was July 21.

The ministry said it has received various suggestions and comments which are presently under examination.