The Competition Commission of India (CCI) Friday ordered an investigation into Google‘s Play Store billing policies, against which Indian internet companies have raised concerns.
In a 21-page order, the antitrust regulator said it is of the view that, prima facie, Google has violated provisions of the Competition Act, which warrants a detailed probe into the matter.
The issue pertains to Google’s billing policies under which it charges internet firms providing digital services 11-30% commission on in-app purchases made by their users. Internet companies have opposed this commission.
On March 1, Google delisted hundreds of apps by ten companies including Info Edge, People Interactive and Matrimony from its app marketplace for violating its billing policies. Later, following intervention from the Indian government, Google reinstated these apps on the Play Store.
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