Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that a strong e-commerce policy is being prepared
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday assured that the interests of each and every stakeholder will be kept in mind while formulating the e-commerce policy, which will be a strong policy.
Mr Goyal also said that he welcomes all the feedback on the draft e-commerce rules but the comment about inter-departmental issues on the draft rules is completely inappropriate.
The minister’s remarks came after reports that the Department for Promotion of Industry and Trade (DPIIT), the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and NITI Aayog have raised objections to certain provisions of the draft e-commerce rules.
Citing an RTI reply, the report claimed that NITI Aayog has expressed apprehensions that the draft rules may harm the ease of doing business.
Shri Goyal said that the entire purpose of the Inter-Ministerial consultations was to elicit views and comments from various sectors.
“I believe I welcome all feedback and look forward to a very strong and healthy consultation with all stakeholders… We are trying to balance everyone’s interests and come up with a strong framework In which this (policy) can be implemented. In the interest of all Indians,” the minister said.
The purpose of releasing the draft rules is to spur public opinion, views from other departments, stakeholders, and encourage feedback, he said, adding that the government should always engage with all stakeholders before taking a final decision on any policy. believes.
Giving examples of data privacy law, national education policy and jewelery hallmarking norms, the minister said the government consults stakeholders to arrive at a sound decision.
Domestic jewelers are now appreciating the hallmarking norms, which they were opposing tooth and nail earlier, he said.
He said, “Consumer regulations around e-commerce are subject to public consultation. I warmly welcome feedback from various stakeholders but I have to protect everyone’s interest and protect the interests of consumers, ecommerce interests, interests of retailers. have to balance.”
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