Why Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and Meta just paid Rs 44 lakh over Walkie-Talkie orders

India’s consumer protection regulator has penalised major e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and Facebook Marketplace, for facilitating the sale of unauthorised walkie-talkies that violate telecom and consumer protection laws, PTI reported.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued final orders against eight entities, imposing penalties totalling Rs 44 lakh after finding widespread non-compliance in the online sale of personal mobile radios (PMRs), which are regulated communication devices.