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Direct Selling Rules

S.No. States Guidelines Action
1. (Network of Sellers) Amendment in Direct Selling Rules 2021 View
2. Andhra Pradesh Direct Selling Rules View
3. Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules 2021 View
4. Direct Seller Fssai View
5. Draft of Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules 2021 View
6. Kerala Direct Selling Monitoring Mechanism View
7. Maharashtra Direct Selling Monitoring Committe View
8. Meghalaya Direct Selling Rules View
9. PCMC ACT1978-43 View
10. Tamil Nadu Direct Selling Rules View
11. The Consumer Protection Act 2019 View
12. West Bengal Direct Selling Rules View
13. Mizoram Consumer Protection (Direct Selling Monitoring Authority) 2025 View
14. Haryana direct selling monitoring mechanism View
15. Rajasthan Direct Selling Monitoring Mechanisam 2025 View
16. Nagaland Direct Selling Monitoring Mechanism 2025 View

Frequently Asked Questions

The Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021 are India’s first central regulations that govern Direct Selling and MLM companies. They define responsibilities for direct sellers, companies, and protect consumers from fraudulent or pyramid-like models.
Yes. The central rules apply across India. However, individual states may also issue their own State Direct Selling Guidelines to supplement or clarify certain provisions as per local requirements.
Companies must maintain and publish documents such as the Distributor Agreement, Refund & Buy-back Policy, Grievance Redressal Details, Compensation Plan, and Terms of Use on their websites to ensure full legal compliance.
Yes. Every Direct Selling entity must be registered as a legal business entity in India and comply with state-level registration or declaration mechanisms, such as Direct Selling Monitoring Mechanism (DSMM).
Gavel Law Firm provides end-to-end assistance for compliance under Direct Selling Rules, 2021 — including business registration, legal documentation, policy drafting, product certification, and website compliance. We ensure your business operates ethically, transparently, and in full alignment with Indian law.

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At Gavel, our mission is to empower your direct selling business with the compliance expertise needed to thrive in a regulated environment. Trust us to be your partners in navigating the complexities of direct selling laws, so you can focus on what you do best—growing your business.

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