CCI orders probe into Google’s practices over Play Store policies

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday ordered a probe into Google’s Play Store billing policy for imposing an “unfair service fee” on app developers, amid concerns raised by some Indian companies.

The regulatory body directs the Director General of CCI to conduct an investigation and submit a report on it within 60 days.

“In view of the foregoing, the Commission is of the prima facie view that Google has imposed unfair price in violation of Section 4(2)(a)(ii) of the Act which warrants a detailed investigation,” CCI said.