DoE: Instructions for the purchase of laptops, notebooks and similar devices for eligible officers revised guideline DoE-Orders-laptops-tablets-ultrabook-revised DoE  F.No. 08(34)/201 7-E II(A) Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure E.II(A). Branch New Delhi, the 20th February, 2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Instructions for the purchase of laptops/notebooks and similar devices for eligible officers - revised guidelines. In supersession to this Ministry's Office Memorandum bearing No. 08(64)/2017-E.II(A) dated 27th September 2016, regarding purchase of Note Book/Lap-Top computers by Ministries / Departments & delegation of powers thereof, it has been decided that laptop; tablet; notepad; ultrabook; notebook, net-book or devices of similar categories may be issued to officers of the rank of Deputy Secretary and above for discharge of official work. These powers shall continue to be exercised in consultation with the Financial Adviser by the Secretary of the Ministry/ Dep...