Digital India Bill may have provisions against bundling, tying of services

The upcoming Digital India Bill is likely to have provisions for penalties against anti-competitive practices in digital space, and commercial arrangements such as tying and bundling of services by online intermediaries may be prohibited, sources said.

With a chapter on Open Internet, the new Bill would aim to ensure that internet-based services are provided in a non-discriminatory manner, a senior government official told Business Standard.

He added the provisions would also increase transparency in the functioning of the intermediaries.