New Delhi: The Central government on Tuesday imposed a ban on 43 more mobile apps. The government said it is blocking 43 mobile apps from being accessed by users in India, under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act.
The action has been taken against mobile applications which were involved in activities prejudicial to India’s sovereignty, integrity, defence, security and public order. “Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India today issued an order under section 69A of the Information Technology Act blocking access to 43 mobile apps.
This action was taken based on the inputs regarding these apps for engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.
“Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued the order for blocking the access of these apps by users in India based on the comprehensive reports received from Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center, Ministry of Home Affairs,” a government press release stated.
Some of these apps are owned by Chinese companies including four by China’s retail giant, the Alibaba Group. These apps include AliSuppliers Mobile App, Alibaba Workbench, AliExpress – Smarter Shopping, Better Living and Alipay Cashier.
It may be recalled that the government had on June 29 and September 2 also banned several apps to protest the sovereignty and integrity of India. Most of the banned apps were of Chinese origin.
“Earlier on 29th June, 2020 the Government of India had blocked access to 59 mobile apps and on 2nd September, 2020 118 more apps were banned under section 69A of the Information Technology Act.
Government is committed to protect the interests of citizens and sovereignty and integrity of India on all fronts and it shall take all possible steps to ensure that,” the release stated.
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