The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) announced on 25 October 2026 that it has fined a company ₹1 lakh for failing to disclose essential regulatory information in walkie-talkie listings. The CCPA found that omitting operating frequencies and licensing requirements could mislead consumers into using devices illegally. This is part of a wider crackdown where 12 entities have been fined a total of ₹58 lakh after over 16,970 non-compliant listings were found across online platforms. The release does not say when the specific order against the latest company takes effect.
Key points
- ₹1 lakh penalty imposed on one company for misleading walkie-talkie listings
- Cumulative penalties of ₹58 lakh imposed on 12 entities so far
- Over 16,970 non-compliant listings identified across e-commerce platforms
- Advertisements must disclose operating frequencies and licensing requirements
- Devices in the 446.0–446.2 MHz range are exempt from licensing
When it applies
The document does not state when it takes effect.
Who it affects
- company
Refers to
- Consumer Protection Act, 2019
- Use of Low Power and Very Low Power Short Range Radio Frequency Devices (Exemption from Licensing Requirement) Rules, 2018