New Delhi, July 15 -- The Central Government is examining legal implications and possible clauses to invoke sanctions on WhatsApp and Telegram, after the intermediaries submitted their replies to the Centre's notices on the 'username' feature, sources stated.

According to sources, a formal notification from the government is expected.

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sent a notice to Meta seeking a detailed explanation of the proposed 'username' feature in WhatsApp. The government had also asked the company to put the rollout of the feature in India on hold until consultations are completed amid privacy and safety concerns.

Amid widening scrutiny of the 'username' feature, the Centre also sent a notice to ...