Measures for Adoption of Indian Standard on ‘Online Consumer Reviews — Principles and Requirements for their Collection, Moderation and Publication’ by Startups & MSME’s
The scheme- Conformity Assessment Scheme on IS 19000:2022, was formulated with the objective of certifying the processes related to the collection, moderation and publication of online customer reviews. This was intended to restrict the publication of fake or misleading reviews.
Centre directs states to establish price monitoring centres in all districts
The Centre is making efforts to control prices of essential commodities through its Price Monitoring Division. In this manner, it seeks to keep a check on inflation. There is also a system for online filing of consumer complaints through e daakhil. The press release also draws attention to the launch of BIS standard IS 1900/2022 on fake reviews. E-commerce companies need to adhere to these standards within their policy of generating and publishing reviews on their platform.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting announces policy to make India a hub of drone technology
6000 crores a year worth employment could be created in the Drone sector. Drone sector is expected to add $3 billion to agriculture sector in 2022.
NPCI Clarifies on the Implementation of Its Guidelines on volume cap for TPAPs in UPI
The present Circular extends the timeline for compliance by existing TPAPs who exceed the volume cap. The extension is for a period of two years, i.e. up to 31st December 2024. Thereafter the TPAPs will have to comply with the volume cap.
Department of Consumer Affairs launches framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-commerce.
The standard provides for responsibilities of organization including developing a code of practice, and necessary stipulations for terms and conditions like accessibility, criteria, and ensuring content does not contain financial information etc.
Cabinet Approves “Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking of Satellite Television Channels in India, 2022”
As per this guidelines, a company or an LLP may apply online on Broadcast Seva on payment of processing fees for setting up a Teleport/teleport hub. The online application shall be processed from the view point of eligibility conditions, and shall be subjected to clearance and approval by the Department of Space and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Union cabinet approves National Logistics Policy.
This policy paves way for reduction in logistics cost in the country. Focus will be on enabling adequate development of warehouses with optimal spatial planning, promotion of standards, digitization and automation across the logistics value chain and better track and trace mechanisms.
Private players can use drones for delivery purposes in accordance with Drone Rules, 2021.
Drones are required to have the necessary type certification issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). No type certification is however required in case of nano drones (up to 250 gram all-up weight) and model drones made for research and recreation purpose.
The Special Economic Zones (Third Amendment) Rules, 2022.
The proposal for work from home shall cover a maximum fifty per cent of the total employees, including contractual employees, of the Unit and the Unit shall maintain accurate attendance record for the entire period of permission for work from home and shall submit to the Development Commissioner, from time to time.
FAQ on Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
An E-Commerce entity shall ensure that the mandatory declarations except the month and year in which the commodity is manufactured or packed, shall be displayed on the digital and electronic network used for e-commerce transactions.
