MeitY Upholds Strict 3-Hour Takedown Rule in Big Tech Meeting on IT Regulations
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MeitY Stands Firm: 3-Hour Takedown Rule Unchanged for Big Tech
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Moneycontrol•26-02-2026, 10:16
MeitY Stands Firm: 3-Hour Takedown Rule Unchanged for Big Tech
•MeitY confirmed to social media platforms and tech companies that the 3-hour content takedown mandate under IT Rules amendments will not be diluted.
•Industry representatives met MeitY officials, including IT Secretary S Krishnan, to express concerns over compressed timelines and operational feasibility.
•Government indicated that enforcement would primarily occur via takedown orders under Sec 79 (3) (b) routed through MHA's Sahyog portal.
•Officials stated that law enforcement agencies would use the portal, and platforms must comply with the 3-hour window upon order issuance.
•MeitY offered to hold a workshop with companies to address technical implementation challenges and operational issues.
