MeitY may separately notify IT Rules compliance mandate for platforms

A proposed amendment could require intermediaries to comply with MeitY advisories, SOPs and directions. For e-commerce marketplaces and digital retailers, non-compliance could put safe-harbour protections at risk.

— Source publishedMon, 24 Aug, 2026, 12:12 IST·First seen Mon, 24 Aug, 2026, 12:57 IST·Source Medianama

What happened

retail-company · MeitY may separately notify a proposed IT Rules amendment requiring intermediaries to follow ministry advisories, SOPs and directions.

Key facts

  • Rule 3(4)
  • IT Rules, 2021
  • Section 79
  • Rule 14(2)
  • Rule 8(1)
  • Section 87
  • March 30
  • three meetings

Why this matters

Acquirers and strategic partners should add MeitY compliance readiness, safe-harbour exposure and regulatory-response processes to diligence for Indian e-commerce platform targets.