e-Commerce companies to continue to operate for Essential Goods

In an Order today, clause 14(v) of the consolidated revised guidelines, relating to E-commerce companies has been excluded. In this regard it is again clarified that while operations of e-commerce companies for non-essential goods stands prohibited, however they will continue to operate for essential goods as has been allowed earlier and continue to be allowed under clause 13(i) of these guidelines.

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Key-Points

The government earlier approved that the vehicles used by e-commerce operators would be allowed to ply with necessary permissions.

The States/UTs have been directed to clarify the announcement of MHA to all the field agencies.

It also adequately disseminated amongst the general public to ensure smooth movement of the entire supply chain of essential goods, including by e-commerce.

It has also been communicated that the guidelines/ Orders issued by the State Governments/UT Administration in pursuance to MHA Orders may be suitably modified to reflect the correct position.