GENERAL18 Sept 2026
No online game registered under new law, 201 complaints received: Meity
India's online gaming law, the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, is now in force, and the Online Gaming Authority of India runs it. But no game has been registered yet, and 201 complaints were logged by September 1, 2026. If you run or use such a platform, don't assume approvals exist. Check official announcements before trusting any registration claim.
Key Statutory Highlights
- No online game has been granted registration by the Online Gaming Authority of India so far, MeitY told the Central Information Commission.
- As many as 201 complaints related to online gaming had been received as of September 1, 2026.
- The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 and the related 2026 Rules came into force on May 1 this year.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run or use an online gaming platform, verify registration status through the Online Gaming Authority of India or official MeitY announcements before relying on any claim that a game is approved.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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