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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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Centre Warns Traders Of Hoarding Food Items, Says Ample Stocks Available
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday warned traders, wholesalers and retailers against hoarding of essential food items and asserted that the government has ample stocks
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Consumer Affairs Ministry To Refer Pending Cases To National Lok Adalat
The Consumer Affairs Ministry today said it will refer pending consumer cases to National Lok Adalat, which is scheduled to be held on November 12, for disposal through settlement.
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On Fake Reviews On e-Commerce Platforms, Centre's "Close Watch"
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Thursday said on Thursday it is keeping a close watch on fake reviews on e-Commerce platforms as it infringes on the rights of consumers.
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Amazon, Tata Raise Concerns About E-Commerce Rules With Centre: Sources
Online retailers including representatives from Amazon and Tata met government officials to raise concerns about tough new rules for e-commerce that were seen as a major blow for their business models, sources told NDTV on Saturday.
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Centre Reduces Onion Stock Holding Limit For Retailers, Wholesalers To Curb Price Rise
Continuing the efforts to curb rising onion prices, the government today reduced the stock holding limit for retailers and wholesalers to 5 tonnes and 25 tonnes, respectively.
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In Letter, AAP Tells Centre To Make Onion Available At Rs 15.60 In Delhi
Amid rise in onion prices, the Delhi government requested the Centre on Thursday to resume supplying the kitchen staple and make it available in Delhi at Rs 15.60 per kg instead of Rs 60 as conveyed to the AAP dispensation.
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Centre To Get Onion Imports From Egypt, Turkey, Iran Amid Soaring Prices
With supplies running short and onion prices at Rs 80 per kg, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday that the government will act as a facilitator for onion imports to ease the process and ensure a quick and healthy supply from other countries.
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E-Commerce Firms Must Now List MRP, Other Details for Items Sold Online
The consumer affairs ministry had made the amendments in this regard to the Legal Metrology (packaged commodities) Rules in June 2017.
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Deadline For Selling Pre-GST Goods Extended To December 31
The decision came after several companies, retailers' body highlighted that they are still left with unsold stocks of pre-GST goods .
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To Fight Price Rise Government To 'Fix' Prices of Pulses, Sugar
In order to check inflation, the government has amended the metrology rules which would allow it to fix retail prices of essential commodities like pulses and sugar in extra-ordinary situations. Under the present system, retail prices are fixed by market forces, leaving very little room for the government to check undue spike in prices.
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Government To Procure 15,000 Tons Onion For Buffer Stock
The government will buy 15,000 tonnes of onion from farmers to create a buffer stock to be utilised for market intervention in the event of price rise during a lean season.
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Over 80,000 Tonnes of Seized Pulses to be in Retail Markets Soon
Over 80,000 tonnes of pulses seized from hoarders across the country are likely to be available in the retail market within a week, the government said today.
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Pulses Prices Start Easing as 82,000 Tonnes Seized From Hoarders
Over 82,000 tonnes of pulses have been seized so far from hoarders during 8,394 raids carried out by 12 state governments, resulting in a marginal fall in tur and urad dal prices across the country.
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Government Acts Against Hoarders, Over 35,000 Tonnes of Pulses Seized in 10 States
The Centre today said over 35,000 tonnes of pulses have been seized from 10 states in two days after the state governments intensified crackdown against hoarding and black marketing.
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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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Centre Warns Traders Of Hoarding Food Items, Says Ample Stocks Available
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday warned traders, wholesalers and retailers against hoarding of essential food items and asserted that the government has ample stocks
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Consumer Affairs Ministry To Refer Pending Cases To National Lok Adalat
The Consumer Affairs Ministry today said it will refer pending consumer cases to National Lok Adalat, which is scheduled to be held on November 12, for disposal through settlement.
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On Fake Reviews On e-Commerce Platforms, Centre's "Close Watch"
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Thursday said on Thursday it is keeping a close watch on fake reviews on e-Commerce platforms as it infringes on the rights of consumers.
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Amazon, Tata Raise Concerns About E-Commerce Rules With Centre: Sources
Online retailers including representatives from Amazon and Tata met government officials to raise concerns about tough new rules for e-commerce that were seen as a major blow for their business models, sources told NDTV on Saturday.
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Centre Reduces Onion Stock Holding Limit For Retailers, Wholesalers To Curb Price Rise
Continuing the efforts to curb rising onion prices, the government today reduced the stock holding limit for retailers and wholesalers to 5 tonnes and 25 tonnes, respectively.
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In Letter, AAP Tells Centre To Make Onion Available At Rs 15.60 In Delhi
Amid rise in onion prices, the Delhi government requested the Centre on Thursday to resume supplying the kitchen staple and make it available in Delhi at Rs 15.60 per kg instead of Rs 60 as conveyed to the AAP dispensation.
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Centre To Get Onion Imports From Egypt, Turkey, Iran Amid Soaring Prices
With supplies running short and onion prices at Rs 80 per kg, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday that the government will act as a facilitator for onion imports to ease the process and ensure a quick and healthy supply from other countries.
-
E-Commerce Firms Must Now List MRP, Other Details for Items Sold Online
The consumer affairs ministry had made the amendments in this regard to the Legal Metrology (packaged commodities) Rules in June 2017.
-
Deadline For Selling Pre-GST Goods Extended To December 31
The decision came after several companies, retailers' body highlighted that they are still left with unsold stocks of pre-GST goods .
-
To Fight Price Rise Government To 'Fix' Prices of Pulses, Sugar
In order to check inflation, the government has amended the metrology rules which would allow it to fix retail prices of essential commodities like pulses and sugar in extra-ordinary situations. Under the present system, retail prices are fixed by market forces, leaving very little room for the government to check undue spike in prices.
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Government To Procure 15,000 Tons Onion For Buffer Stock
The government will buy 15,000 tonnes of onion from farmers to create a buffer stock to be utilised for market intervention in the event of price rise during a lean season.
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Over 80,000 Tonnes of Seized Pulses to be in Retail Markets Soon
Over 80,000 tonnes of pulses seized from hoarders across the country are likely to be available in the retail market within a week, the government said today.
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Pulses Prices Start Easing as 82,000 Tonnes Seized From Hoarders
Over 82,000 tonnes of pulses have been seized so far from hoarders during 8,394 raids carried out by 12 state governments, resulting in a marginal fall in tur and urad dal prices across the country.
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Government Acts Against Hoarders, Over 35,000 Tonnes of Pulses Seized in 10 States
The Centre today said over 35,000 tonnes of pulses have been seized from 10 states in two days after the state governments intensified crackdown against hoarding and black marketing.
