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"Therefore, unless there are rules governing such sale, online sale of medicines cannot be regulated. "Moreover, the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules which governs the trade is a central act...
the state has no role in amending it. CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government on Monday informed the Madras high court that it did not have powers to pull down websites engaged in online sale of medicines in the absence of any act or regulation prohibiting such sale. The court then directed the central government to file its response and adjourned the plea to December 5 for further hearing. This apart, the Centre has published the draft rule to regulate sale of drugs through e-pharmacy on August 28 seeking suggestions and objections from all stakeholders..