By | Gitanjali Thorat | PR Desk
Quick Commerce Ban Lauded by CAIT
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has strongly applauded the Central Government’s move to prohibit 10-minute delivery services on quick-commerce apps.
Thane Zila Wholesale Vyapari Welfare Mahasangh President and CAIT Vice President Shri Suresh Bhai Thakkar said the decision reflects the government’s commitment to public safety and the welfare of delivery personnel.
Issue Not New, Says CAIT
According to CAIT, the dangers of ultra-fast delivery have been raised multiple times in the past.
The organisation clarified that it has repeatedly warned policymakers and the public about the risks associated with quick commerce, which operates outside a structured regulatory framework.
Private Member’s Bill to Ban Dark Stores
During the 2024 Monsoon Session of Parliament, CAIT National Secretary General and Member of Parliament Shri Praveen Khandelwal highlighted the serious concerns surrounding dark stores.
He tabled a Private Member’s Bill calling for the complete ban of dark store operations to protect local markets, ensure orderly urban planning, and prevent pressure-based labour exploitation.
Nationwide Campaign Against Unsafe Delivery Models
The association has been consistently active in opposing risky and unregulated deliveries.
On 22 April 2025, CAIT unveiled what it termed the “dark reality” of quick commerce in a national press conference held at the Constitution Club, New Delhi.
Following this, on 26 October 2025, CAIT submitted a detailed complaint to the Central Government outlining alleged legal violations, safety lapses, and the exploitation of delivery staff.
Unsafe Timelines Put Lives At Risk
Shri Khandelwal emphasised that unrealistic timelines—such as 10-minute promises—push delivery workers into life-threatening situations.
He thanked the government for taking an empathetic stance and showing sensitivity towards the growing gig workforce.
Call for Stronger Structural Reforms
CAIT added that some platforms attempt to avoid responsibility when accidents occur, which it termed unacceptable.
The ban, the organisation said, marks the beginning of comprehensive reform and will help establish accountability, safety, and fairness in the digital commerce ecosystem.
Commitment Towards Safer Digital Trade
CAIT concluded that the government’s decision validates the organisation’s long-standing concerns.
The body reaffirmed its support to work with the Centre towards building a balanced, transparent, and law-abiding e-commerce environment for traders and workers alike.
