Advocacy

• Comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on Draft Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (Ninth Amendment) Regulations, 2023
• Comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on Draft Registration of Consumer Organisations (Amendment) Regulations, 2023
• Comments on draft Guidelines on Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns
• Counter Comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services, and Selective Banning of OTT Services
• Collective Consumer Organisation Representation to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India regarding the proposed regulation of Over-the-top Services
• Comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services, and Selective Banning of OTT Services
• Joint Open Letter by Stakeholders to the MCA on the Digital Competition Bill
• Comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on ‘Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector’
• Promoting competitive neutrality in government using advocacy
• Collective Consumer Representation on implementation of Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) in Telecom Services
• Counter Comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on ‘Introduction of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) in Telecommunication Networks’
• Comments on SEBI Consultation Paper on Strengthening Investor Grievance Redressal by harnessing ODR mechanisms
• CUTS Comments on the draft amendments to IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 in relation to Online Gaming
• Comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on ‘Introduction of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) in Telecommunication Networks’
• CUTS Comments on the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022

• CUTS submission to Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare – Mental Health Care and its management
• Comments on Consultation Paper “Building Trust in the ONDC Network
• Comments on Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022
• Comments on SEBI Consultation Paper on Green and Blue Bonds as a mode of Sustainable Finance
• Comments on the RBI Discussion Paper on Charges in Payments Systems
• Submission on the DoT Consultation Paper on Need for a New Legal Framework for Governing Telecommunication in India
• Submission to Parliament Standing Committee on Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022
• Submission to Tamil Nadu Government on Online Gaming Regulations, 2022
• Comments on Proposed draft amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
• Comments on National Medical Commission’s Registered Medical Practitioner (Professional Conduct) Regulations, 2022
• Submission to MeitY on Online Gaming, 2022
• Comments on National Data Governance Framework Policy 2022
• Comments on Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022
• Comments on Rajasthan Virtual Online Sports (Regulation) Bill, 2022
• Comments on Business Enabling Environment (BEE) Pre-Concept Note Consultation
• Comments Draft National Policy for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India
• Comments on NITI Aayog’s Discussion Paper on ‘DIGITAL BANKS : A Proposal for Licensing & Regulatory Regime for India’

• Comments on RBI’s report of the working group on digital lending including lending through online platforms and mobile apps, 2021
• CUTS Counter Comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on Market Structure/Competition in Cable TV Services
• Comments on Proposed Health Data Retention Policy Consultation Paper
• CUTS comments on the Consultation Processes Undertaken by Monetary Regulatory Authorities Globally
• CUTS Comments on the Consultation Paper on Unified Health Interface
• CUTS Comments on The Draft Amendments of the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020
• CUTS Comments on CERC’s Draft Order on Mechanism for Compensation on account of change in law for compliance with Revised Emission Standards notified by MoEF&CC in respect of competitively bid thermal generating stations
• CUTS Comments and Suggestions for Draft National Electricity Policy 2021
• CUTS Comments on the MNRE’s Draft Policy Framework for Developing and Promoting Distributed Renewable Energy Livelihood applications
• CUTS Comments on the Revised Report of Committee of Experts on Non-Personal Data Governance Framework
• CUTS Comments on the Niti Aayog’s Draft Guiding Principle for the Uniform National-Level Regulation of Online Fantasy Sports Platforms in India

• CUTS Suggestions on Union Budget 2021-22
• CUTS Comments on the Draft RERC (Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum, Electricity Ombudsman and Consumer Advocacy) Regulations, 2020
• CUTS Comments for Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (e-Governance Division) on Draft Data Centre Policy, 2020
• CUTS Comments for NITI Aayog on Discussion Draft of Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture, 2020
• CUTS Submission of Comments on Health Data Management Policy
• CUTS & BASK Comments on the Draft Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules 2020
• CUTS Comments on the Report by the Committee of Experts on Non-Personal Data Governance Framework
• CUTS Suggestions on Draft Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2020
• CUTS Comments on RERC’s Suo-moto Draft Order (Charging Infrastructure, Tariff and Other Regulatory Issues for Electric Vehicles)
• CUTS comments on Draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2020
• CUTS Submission to Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Strategy for National Open Digital Ecosystems
• Rebuilding the Future of Work in India: Mitigating the Impact of Covid-19 Crisis on the Informal Workforce
• A Charter for the Nation’s Economic Regulatory Framework: An Appeal to the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers of All States and Union Territories of India
• CUTS comments on draft competition amendment bill 2020
• Personal Data Protection Bill 2019

• CUTS Comments on draft RERC (Electricity Supply Code and Connected Matters) Regulations, 2019
• CUTS Comments for the Reserve Bank of India on Discussion Paper on Guidelines for Payment Gateways and Payment Aggregators
• CUTS Comments on JVVNL Tariff Petition for FY 2019-20
• CUTS Comments on MNRE Guidelines for Developent of Distributed Solar Power Plants (DSPP)
• CUTS Comments on Draft E-Commerce Guidelines for Consumer Protection, 2019
• CUTS Comments on CCI Market Study on E-Commerce in India
• CUTS Comments on Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Proposal on PE and Profit Attribution Rules
• Submission of comments to DPIIT on draft National E-commerce Policy
• Counter comments on the submissions made to MEITY on Draft of ‘The Information Technology [Intermediary Guidelines (Amendment) Rules] 2018
• Submission of Comments to the Reserve Bank of India on Policy Paper on Authorisation of New Retail Payments Systems
• Presentation for RBI Committee on Deepening Digital Payments
• CUTS comments on the Information Technology Intermediary Guidelines (Amendment) Rules, 2018
• Contribution to Reforms in Digital Payments Sector in India
• CUTS comments on regulatory framework for OTT communication services

• CUTS-CIRC Submission to Competition Law Review Committee
• Submission of Comments on the Draft National Electronics Policy 2018
• CUTS Submission to RBI on Innovation and Competition in Retail Payments
• Submission of Comments on the Draft Motor Vehicles (All India Tourist Vehicles Authorisation and Permit) Rules, 2018
• Submission to the Committee for Reviewing the Pros and Cons of Implementing Car and Bike Planning in Bengaluru
• Comments on the Proposed Amendments (related to e-pharmacy) to the Drugs and Cosmetic Rules, 1945, for Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), India
• CUTS Comments on the draft Personal Data Protection Bill 2018
• CUTS Comments on Draft Gujarat State on Demand Transportation Aggregator Rules, 2018
• CUTS Memorandum to the Parlimentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, Pertaining to Citizens’ Data Security and Privacy
• Comments by CUTS International on the Terms of Reference of Fifteenth Finance Commission
• CUTS Comments on Draft National Digital Communication Policy 2018
• CUTS comments on Report of the Working Group on FinTech and Digital Banking
• CUTS Comments on Form IV submitted by Parties to the combination Bayer AG (Acquirer) and Monsanto Company (Target)

• CUTS Comments on Competition Assessment of Model APMC Act, 2003 for the CCI
• CUTS Comments on ITU’s Consultation Paper on Bridging the Digital Gender Divide
• CUTS Comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on Promoting Local Telecom Equipment Manufacturing
• CUTS Comments on Draft Madhya Pradesh Aggregator for the Hire of Motor Cab, Auto rickshaw and Motor Cycle Rules, 2017
• CUTS Comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on Data Privacy, Security and Ownership of the Data in the Telecom Sector
• CUTS and CIRC submission of comments to Ministry of Power on Consultation Paper on Issues pertaining to Open Access
• CUTS Comments on Report of the Working Group for Setting up of CERT-Fin
• CUTS Submission of Comments to SEBI on the Discussion Paper on Growth and Development of Equity Derivatives Market in India
• CUTS Submission of Comments to NITI Aayog on Draft National Energy Policy
• CUTS submission on TRAI Consultation for Data Speeds under Wireless Broadband Plans
• CUTS Submission of Comments to SEBI on Streamlining of Process of Monitoring of Offshore Derivative Instruments (ODIs) or Participatory Notes (P-Notes)
• CUTS submission on virtual currencies framework
• CUTS Comments on Net Neutrality
• CUTS Comments on Form IV submitted by the Parties to the Agrium-Potash Merger
• Comments on RBI Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of PPIs
• CUTS Comments on Form IV submitted by the Parties to the Dow-DuPont Merger
• Submission of Comments on Draft of “The Competition Commission of India (Lesser Penalty) Regulations, 2009”
• Submission of Comments on the Draft Model APMC Act, 2016
• Comments on draft IT Rules on Security of PPIs
• Comments on OECD’s Best Practice Principles for Stakeholder Engagement in Regulatory Policy
• Submission of Comments on the Draft Model APMC Act, 2016
• Comments on RBI’s Draft Circular on Rationalisation of Merchant Discount Rate for Debit Card Transactions

• CUTS Comments on the MoRTH Taxi Aggregator Guidelinesv
• Memorandum to Hon’ble Finance Minister for Pre-Budget Consultations with Social Sector Related Group on 26th November 2016
• CUTS Comments on draft Maharashtra City Taxi Rules, 2016
• Draft Rules For On-Demand Transportation Technology Aggregator Platforms
• CUTS Submissions to the Committee to Review Framework related to Digital Payments
• CUTS Comments on Draft Licensing Guidelines and Formats for GM Technology Agreements, 2016
• CUTS comments on draft Chandigarh Administration On-demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016
• CUTS comments on TRAI’s consultation on Free Data
• CUTS Comments on Revised Regulatory Reform Bill
• CUTS Comments on Pre-consultation Paper on Net Neutrality
• Comments on Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes and Protection of Depositors Interest Bill, 2015
• Comments on Discussion Paper on “Brightline Tests for Acquisition of Control under SEBI Takeover Regulations”
• Memorandum to ministry of finance, government of india during pre-budget consultations on 12th january, 2016.
• CUTS Comments on Concept Paper on Rail Development Authority
• CUTS Comments on Differential Pricing of Data Services

• CUTS International Comments on the draft National Civil Aviation Policy 2015
• CUTS International Comments/ Suggestions on Effective Working of Collegium System for Appointment of Judges of High Courts and the Supreme Court
• CUTS submission of memorandum to Sub-Committee on Ease of Doing Business of Department-Related Standing Committee on Commerce, Rajya Sabha on August 17, 2015.
• CUTS Comments on the revised draft of the Indian Financial Code on August 08, 2015.
• CUTS Comments on Regulatory Reform Bill, 2013 on July 15, 2015.
• CUTS Comments to the Joint Parliamentary Committee on The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015.
• CUTS Submission of Comments to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on “Draft scheme of the proposed rules for computation of Arm’s Length Price (ALP) of an International Transaction or Specified Domestic Transaction on or after 01.04.2014” on May 27, 2015.
• CUTS Submission of Comments to the Department of Economic Affairs (Financial Market Division), Ministry of Finance, Government of India on “Sahoo Committee’s Report on Foreign Currency Borrowings” on May 10, 2015.
• CUTS Comments on the Bibek Debroy Panel report on Restructuring Railways on April 29, 2015.
• CUTS Comments on the “Proposed Amendments to the Competition Commission of India (Procedure in regard to the transaction of business relating to combinations) Regulations, 2011” on April 23, 2015.
• CUTS Submission of Comments to the (SEBI) on “Discussion Paper on Alternate Capital Raising Platform and Review of other regulatory requirements” on April 20, 2015.
• CUTS Submission of Comments to the (SEBI) on “Discussion Paper on Issues Pertaining to Offer for Sale of Shares (OFS) through Stock Exchange Mechanism” on April 18, 2015.
• CUTS comments on the report of RBI internal working group to revisit the existing priority sector lending guidelines on March 15, 2015.
• CUTS Submission of Comments to the (SEBI) on “Discussion Paper on Proposed Amendments to Regulations framed under SEBI Act, 1992 for Imposing Restrictions on Wilful Defaulters on January 23, 2015.
• CUTS Comments on MSME Policy Draft Consultation Paper on January 15, 2015.
• CUTS Submission of Memorandum to Ministry of Finance, Government of India during Pre-Budget Consultations on January 08, 2015.

• CUTS Submission under Sub-Section (3) of Section 29 of the Competition act, 2002 regarding the proposed merger between Lafarge and Holchim on December 15, 2014.
• CUTS Submission to the Honble Chairperson, Committee on Estimates on “Regulatory Mechanism of Protection of interest of depositors of NBFCs – an overview” on October 27, 2014.
• CUTS Comments to Committee on Finance on CIS chit funds etc on October 09, 2014
• CUTS Memorandum to the Hon’ble Chairman, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on Insurance Amendment Bill, 2008 in October 2014
• CUTS Memorandum to the Hon’bl’e Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law & Justice on the Tribunals Bill 2014 on September 29, 2014
• CUTS Submissions under Sub-Section (3) of Section 29 of the Competition Act, 2002 regarding the Proposed Merger between Sun Pharma and Ranbaxy
• CUTS Comments on the RBI Draft Guidelines for Licensing of Payment Banks on August 28, 2014
• Report of the Committee on Allocation of Natural Resources
• CUTS Comments on Report of the Working Group on Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions on May 31, 2014
• CUTS Comments on the Report of the Giro Advisory Group on the Bills Payments System in India on May 23, 2014
• CUTS Comments on the draft Regulatory Reform Bill, 2013 on January 07, 2014

• CUTS Comments on the Report of the High Level Committee to Review the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992
• Petition to Standing Committee on Finance for review of fiscal management regime in India
• CUTS Comments on the Report of the Committee for Reforming the Regulatory Environment for Doing Business in India
• CUTS Comments on the recommendations of Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission
• CUTS Comments on Consultation Paper on Monopoly/Market Dominance in Cable TV Services
• CUTS Suggestions on Rationalising Scope of Foreign Direct Investment and Portfolio Investment
• CUTS Suggestions on SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992
• CUTS memo to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce on India s Industrial Policy in Changing Global Scenario
• CUTS Preliminary Information report regarding Air Cargo cartels
• CUTS Memorandum of 4th January, 2013 to Finance Minister on pre-budget consultation with social sector groups

• Letter to Prof. K.V. Thomas, Honable Minister of State for Consumer Affairs for Need for an Authority for Ensuring Single National Market
• Regulatory Reforms to Boost Organised Retail in Rajasthan
• CUTS Comments on the Approach Paper of the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC)
• Letter to Mr. Pramod Deo, Chairman, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s for Draft CERC (Prevention of Adverse Effect on Competition) Regulations, 2012
• Competition Commission of India through the eyes of the media: Doing well!
• CUTS Memorandum to Competition Commission of India on Anticompetitive Practices in Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sector in India
• Aftercare — Reaching Out To Investor Community
• CUTS Preliminary Information Report Submitted by CUTS to CCI
• CUTS Journey of pursuing competition reforms in India
• CUTS Comments on Consultation Paper by TRAI (04/2012) Auction of Spectrum
• CUTS Comments on The Public Procurement Bill, 2012
• Verdict of Supreme Court on 2G Spectrum Allocations – Pre
  Consultation Comments (Preliminary) of CUTS to TRAI

• CUTS Comments on RBIs Draft Guidelines for Licensing of New Banks in the Private Sector
• CUTS International Comments on Land Reform Bill
• Collusive Behaviour in Healthcare and Impact on Consumers Evidence from Assam
• Collusive Behaviour in Healthcare and Impact on Consumers Evidence from Chhattisgarh
• CUTS Preliminary Information urging monitoring of Google by CCI for Potential Abuse of Dominance in Indian Internet market
• CUTS Preliminary Information regarding Facebook and Facebook Credits for violation of the Competition Act, 2002
• CUTS International Comments on Regulations for Combinations
• CUTS Inputs for the Approach Paper of the 12th Five Year Plan

• CUTS Comments on Discussion Paper on Compulsory Licensing (DIPP)

• Regulatory Authorities: selection, tenure and removal

Suggestions made by CUTS for the 13th Finance Commission

• The Need for Commercial Viability of Utilities
• The Need for Monitoring and Feedback Provisions in Welfare Programmes
• Memorandum to the Thirteenth Finance Commission – Rajasthan Perspective
• Letter to Prime Minister Requesting to take immediate steps to address the Inflation and control the Prices of Essential Commodities
• Letter to Chief Minister on appointment to RERC
• CUTS intervention leads to rise in state revenues in Rajasthan

• TRAI decision on Unsolicited Commercial Calls (UCC) and Advertisements – Letter to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

• Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill 2006: Comments by CUTS International
• CUTS Comment on “Consultation Paper on Tariff Order for CAS Areas”

• CUTS Memorandum to Chief Minister, Rajasthan : Make Expert the State Electricity Regulatory Commission Chief
• CUTS Memorandum to the Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission and Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, Government of India: Funding Consumer Advocacy