Govt raises price cap for electronic devices to Rs 1.8 lakh for officers; personal retention rights after 4 yrs

New Delhi: The central government has raised the price ceiling of laptops, tablets, or similar devices for its eligible officers to Rs 1.8 lakh plus taxes, and officials can retain them for personal use after four years.

The Finance Ministry’s Expenditure Department on November 10 issued revised guidelines on the purchase of Note Book /Laptop by ministries/departments of the central government.

Central government employees of Sections Officer rank and above will be eligible for the devices.