Government of India gives Twitter "one last notice" as "gesture of goodwill" to comply with IT Rules, 2021

The Union Ministry of of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) has sent Twitter "one last notice" to comply with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021..In a communication signed by Group Coordinator of MEITY's Cyber Law division Rakesh Maheshwari, the government has pointed out that Twitter has not disclosed details of its Chief Compliance Officer, as is required under the IT Rules, 2021..It is also stated that the Grievance Officer and nodal contact person nominated by the social media platform is not an employee of theirs. The office address mentioned is that of a law firm, which is not in compliance with the Rules, the letter states..In this light, the letter states,"Needless to state, such non-compliance will lead to unintended consequences including Twitter losing exemption from liability as intermediary available under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000...".Stating that the people of India deserve a fair mechanism by which their grievances related to posts on the platform can be addressed, the letter states,"Despite being operational in India for more than a decade, it is beyond belief that Twitter Inc has doggedly refused to create mechanisms that will enable the people of India to resolve their issues on the platform in a timely and transparent manner and through fair processes, by India based, clearly identified resources...Twitter Inc is in the inglorious bracket of refusing to do so even when mandated by law.".The government has thus given Twitter a final chance to comply with the Rules, which came into force from May 26..While hearing a plea related to the issue, the Delhi High Court was informed this week that the social media giant has appointed a Grievance Redressal Officer (GRO) in compliance with the IT Rules, 2021..Have appointed Grievance Redressal Officer in compliance with IT Rules, 2021: Twitter tells Delhi High Court