Tablet Import News Today

The Centre has made a licence mandatory to import certain electronic devices. The move is being seen as at attempt to plug in-built security loopholes that may possibly endanger sensitive personal and enterprise data

In a relief for electronic companies, the government today deferred the plan to curb laptop and tablet imports by three months.

The deputy IT minister on Friday said that there will be a transition period for new norms relating to the import of tablets and laptops, these will be notified soon.

The notice added that imports would be allowed against a valid licence for restricted imports.

The restriction include mailing, using couriers, or purchasing an individual laptop, tablet, desktop, or ultra-compact computer from an online retailer and shipping it to a recipient abroad.