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CCPA acts against seven online platforms over sale of regulated explosives
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Seven platforms, one regulator: the CCPA powers under the Consumer Protection Act 2019 that GS-II tests
CCPA has acted against seven e-commerce platforms over unauthorised sale of explosive substances.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
2 ମିନିଟ
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has begun regulatory action against seven online platforms for unauthorised listing and sale of hazardous explosive substances.
The authority was set up under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 to protect consumer rights and act against unfair trade practices and misleading listings.
The action highlights the safety duties of e-commerce platforms.
ଉତ୍ସ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ମୁଖ୍ୟ ତଥ୍ୟ
Remember these
- CCPA has begun action against seven online platforms over unauthorised sale of explosive substances.
- CCPA was established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which replaced the 1986 Act.
- It protects consumer rights and acts against unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements.
- The CCPA can order recall of unsafe goods, refund of prices and discontinuation of unfair practices.
- The case highlights safety duties of e-commerce platforms toward consumers.
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ · ମେନ୍ସ
How the exam will ask it
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ
- The Central Consumer Protection Authority was created under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, not the 1986 Act.
- The CCPA can act against unfair trade practices, misleading advertisements and unsafe goods or services.
- The Competition Commission of India, set up under the Competition Act, 2002, is a separate body from the CCPA.
ମେନ୍ସ
GS-II/III: Consumer protection and e-commerce regulation. Online platforms listed hazardous explosives without authorisation, which exposes gaps in marketplace due diligence. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 gives the CCPA powers to act against unsafe goods and unfair practices, and platforms carry safety duties. The way forward is stronger seller verification, checks on listings, coordination with licensing authorities and penalties for repeat violations.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), which has acted against online platforms over the sale of regulated explosives, was established under the:
- Consumer Protection Act, 2019
- Consumer Protection Act, 1986
- Competition Act, 2002
- Legal Metrology Act, 2009
ଉତ୍ତର ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ
ଉତ୍ତର: A — The correct answer is Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The Act created the CCPA to promote and enforce consumer rights and act against unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements.
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