**Executive Summary**
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to six e-commerce platforms for allegedly violating the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, by listing and offering for sale restricted wireless transmitting devices, including anti-drone systems, drone jammers, and GPS jammers. The platforms are directed to furnish detailed information regarding import licenses, regulatory clearances, and buyer information. The notice was issued on February 20, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Violation Details:**
* The CCPA observed the devices were being listed online without disclosing mandatory licensing requirements.
* Listings lacked valid Equipment Type Approval (ETA) or Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) certification details.
* Listings failed to clearly state that civilian possession and use without statutory authorization is prohibited.
* Listings were presented in a manner likely to mislead consumers into believing that such devices are freely purchasable.
* **Information Required from E-Commerce Platforms:**
* Source of procurement/import and associated import licenses, invoices, and related documents.
* Copies of regulatory approvals/authorizations obtained from WPC/DoT/DGFT/Cabinet Secretariat/MHA.
* Legal basis for offering the restricted equipment for commercial sale.
* Number of units sold in the preceding two years, along with complete purchaser details.
* Particulars of third-party sellers listing similar equipment.
* Steps taken to discontinue such listings and prevent recurrence.
* A complete list of similar radio frequency/wireless transmitting equipment offered on their platforms.
* **Legal Framework and Consequences:**
* Drone and signal jammers are regulated under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, and are subject to strict licensing and regulatory control.
* Import is governed by the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.
* Omission of statutory restrictions is considered misleading advertisement and an unfair trade practice.
* Under Rule 4 of the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, marketplace entities are required to exercise due diligence and ensure compliance with applicable laws. Hosting or facilitating sale of restricted jamming equipment without verifying statutory authorisation may also attract penal consequences.
**Impact Analysis**
**E-Commerce Platforms (M/s Everse, IndiaMart, Xboom, Javiat Aerospace, M/s AirONE Robotics, M/s Maveric Drones & Technologies Pvt Ltd.)**
* **Impact**
* Subject to scrutiny and potential penalties for violating consumer protection laws.
* Reputational damage due to association with illegal or restricted products.
* Potential loss of revenue from the sale of these products.
* **Action Required**
* Furnish detailed information as requested by the CCPA.
* Review listings and remove any products that violate the Consumer Protection Act or other applicable laws.
* Implement measures to prevent the listing and sale of restricted products in the future.
**Consumers**
* **Impact**
* Potentially misled into purchasing restricted products believing them to be legal for civilian use.
* Exposure to potential legal consequences for possessing or using unauthorized equipment.
* **Action Required**
* Be aware of the restrictions on owning and using drone and signal jammers.
* Verify the legality of products before purchasing.
* Report any misleading or illegal listings to the CCPA.
**Third-Party Sellers**
* **Impact**
* Increased scrutiny of products and listings.
* Potential removal from platforms if found to be listing restricted items.
* Potential legal consequences for selling restricted items without proper authorization.
* **Action Required**
* Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations when listing products.
* Provide accurate and complete information about products.
* Obtain necessary approvals and licenses for selling restricted items.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: Indian law regulating drone jammers and signal jamming equipment.
Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Indian law protecting consumer interests, violated by listing restricted devices.
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA): Indian regulatory authority issuing notices to e-commerce platforms.
Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020: Rules requiring marketplace entities to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992: Indian law governing the import of restricted equipment.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
CCPA Issues Notices to Six E-Commerce
Platforms for Listing Restricted Drone & GPS
Jammers in Violation of Consumer Protection
Laws
Entities Directed to Furnish Details of Import Licences,
Regulatory Clearances and Buyer Information
Posted On: 20 FEB 2026 3:47PM by PIB Delhi
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to six e-commerce platforms for
listing and offering for sale restricted wireless transmitting devices such as “Anti-Drone Systems”,
“Drone Jammers” and “GPS Jammers”, in an alleged violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019
and other applicable telecom and trade control laws.
These six e-commerce entities are as follows:
1. M/s Everse,
2. IndiaMart,
3. Xboom,
4. Javiat Aerospace,
5. M/s AirONE Robotics and
6. M/s Maveric Drones & Technologies Pvt Ltd.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) observed that these devices were being listed
online:
Without disclosure of mandatory licensing requirements;
Without valid Equipment Type Approval (ETA) or Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) certification
details;
Without clearly stating that civilian possession and use without statutory authorisation is prohibited; and
In a manner likely to mislead consumers into believing that such devices are freely purchasable.
The CCPA has directed the concerned entities to furnish detailed information, including:
Source of procurement / import along with copies of import licences, invoices and related documents;
Copies of regulatory approvals/authorisations obtained from WPC/DoT/DGFT/ Cabinet Secretariat/MHA;
Legal basis for offering the restricted equipment for commercial sale;
Number of units sold during the preceding two years along with complete purchaser details;
Particulars of third-party sellers listing similar equipment;
Steps taken to discontinue such listings and prevent recurrence; and
A complete list of similar radio frequency/wireless transmitting equipment offered on their platforms.Drone jammers and signal jamming equipment are regulated under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and
the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, and are subject to strict licensing and regulatory control by the
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC).
Import of such restricted equipment is governed under the Foreign Trade (Development and
Regulation) Act, 1992 and applicable DGFT notifications. Such equipment is ordinarily permitted only to
authorised Government agencies and law enforcement authorities, subject to statutory approvals.
The omission of material information regarding statutory restrictions and legal consequences prima facie
amounts to misleading advertisement and unfair trade practice under Sections 2(47), 18 and 19 of the
Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Under Rule 4 of the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, marketplace entities are required to
exercise due diligence and ensure compliance with applicable laws. Hosting or facilitating sale of
restricted jamming equipment without verifying statutory authorisation may also attract penal
consequences under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, and relevant
provisions of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.
Earlier, Central Consumer Protection Authority had issued advisory to e-commerce entities against illegal
sale and facilitation of wireless jammers. The CCPA remains committed to safeguarding consumer
interests and ensuring that regulated or restricted products are not unlawfully offered for commercial sale
through digital marketplaces.
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