This Office Memorandum, F.No.12(04)/2022-E.IIA, from the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, dated June 13th, 2022, clarifies whether an iPad falls under the definition of a personal computer for the purpose of granting a Computer Advance. It has been decided that an official can purchase an iPad by availing Computer Advance subject to the conditions mentioned in OM No. 12(1)/E.II(A)/2016 dated 07.10.2016. This decision has the approval of Competent Authority. The memorandum is addressed to All Ministries/Departments of Government of India, and Sunil Kumar, Under Secretary to the Govt. of India, can be contacted at Tel: 011-23095705.
Key Entities Referenced
Computer Advance: Scheme allowing government officials to avail advance for purchasing personal computers.
OM No. 12(1)/E.II(A)/2016 dated 07.10.2016: Office Memorandum providing the original conditions for availing Computer Advance, referenced in this clarification.
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure: The ministry and department issuing the clarification regarding Computer Advance for the purchase of iPads.
F.No.12(04)/2022-E.IIA
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated 13" June, 2022
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Clarification whether iPad comes under the definition of personal
Computer for the purpose of grant of Computer Advance — reg.
The undersigned is directed to say that requests have been received in this
Department seeking clarification on the subject cited above.
2. The requests have been considered in this Department and it has been decided
that an official can also purchase an iPad by availing Computer Advance subject to
other conditions as mentioned in our OM No. 12(1)/E.II(A)/2016 dated 07.10.2016.
3. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
(Sunil Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tel: 011-23095705
All Ministries/Departments of Government of India.