Centre sets Rs 1.8L laptop price limit for employees
The central government has updated guidelines for Level 8 and above-level officers to purchase laptops or similar devices for official use. These officers can now buy devices up to Rs 1,50,000 plus taxes, with a ceiling of Rs 1,80,000 plus taxes for devices with more than 40% Make-in-India (MII) component. Officers can retain the device for four years, after which they can keep it if they retire, paying a value equivalent to its book value.
The government will cover maintenance costs post-warranty, and the device belongs to the government. The revised guidelines apply to all central government employees, excluding ministers, PSU staff, state governments, and consultants.
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