CAIT’s demand from the government, the draft of e-commerce rules should not be relaxed

CAIT has urged the central government not to relax the draft of e-commerce rules in any way.

New Delhi. Traders’ body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has urged the government not to relax the draft of e-commerce rules under pressure from online companies with foreign investments. In this regard, CAIT has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that voices are being raised in this way that these rules are somewhat more strict than necessary.

CAIT said in a statement that foreign-invested e-commerce companies will try to pressurize against the draft of these rules. We have urged the Prime Minister to ensure that there is no relaxation in the draft e-commerce rules.

Business community stands in solidarity with the government,

Praveen Khandelwal, general secretary of CAT, said that the suggestions and objections After review, the draft of the rules may be notified without any delay. CAIT assured the Prime Minister that the business community of the country stands in solidarity with the government to issue these rules. It is alleged that due to the unethical and law-violating business practices of e-commerce companies, a large number of shops have been closed in the country today.

Merchants not against e-commerce

CAIT said, “The traders of the country are not against e-commerce. They believe that this is the best business path of the future and merchants should also adopt it.”

Nangia Andersen LLP Partner Sandeep Jhunjhunwala said that the proposed rules like appointment of Chief Compliance Officer, Nodal Liaison Person and Local Grievance Officer are very good from the point of view of consumer interest, but it will impose compliance on companies especially firms operating out of India. heavy burden will increase.