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Core Purpose

This Order amends the "Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021" to introduce specific exemption criteria for Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE).

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, through Order S.O. 1246(E) dated March 10, 2026, has amended the "Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021," originally notified vide S.O. 1248(E) on March 18, 2021. This action is taken in exercise of powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 16 read with sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016). The amendment specifically revises Paragraph 8 (which was inserted by S.O. No 2844(E) dated July 1, 2021) to introduce an "Exemption for Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE)" from the Order's application. This exemption is contingent upon a specific exemption issued by the Ministry under Para 2 of S.O. 1248(E) dated March 18, 2021 (as amended by S.O. 1929(E) dated April 26, 2023), and applies if the HSE is manufactured or imported in less than 100 units per model per year and meets any of the following criteria: powered by a three-phase power supply; or powered by a single-phase power supply with a current rating exceeding 16 Ampere; or has dimensions exceeding 1.5 m x 0.8 m; or weighs more than 80 Kg. The amendment comes into effect from June 15, 2026. The Principal Order (S.O. 1248(E) dated March 18, 2021) was previously amended by S.O. No 1353(E) dated March 25, 2021, S.O. 2844(E) dated July 1, 2021, S.O. No 1929(E) dated April 26, 2023, S.O. No 1652(E) dated April 9, 2024, S.O. No 4378(E) dated October 9, 2024, S.O. No 1363(E) dated March 20, 2025, S.O. No 4362(E) dated September 22, 2025, and S.O. No 352 dated January 22, 2026.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-10032026-270817 EXTRAORDINARY PART IIโ€”Section 3โ€”Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 1194] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026/PHALGUNA 19, 1947 MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ORDER New Delhi, the 10th March, 2026 S.O. 1246(E).โ€” In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 16 read with sub- section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), and the Central Government being of the opinion that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following amendments to the "Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021", notified vide S.O. 1248(E) published in the Gazette of India on 18th March, 2021 and amended from time to time 2. In the said Order, Paragraph 8 inserted vide notification No S.O. No 2844 (E) dated 1st July, 2021 shall be read as Exemption for Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE): HSE as per the criteria given below shall stand exempted from application of this Order based on specific exemption issued by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under Para 2 of Gazette notification S.O. No 1248(E) dated the 18th March, 2021, as amended by S.O. 1929 (E) dated 26th April 2023, provided they are manufactured/ imported in less than 100 units per model per year- a. Equipment Powered by three phase power supply or b. Equipment Powered by single phase power supply with current rating exceeding 16 Ampere or c. Equipment with dimensions exceeding 1.5 m x 0.8 m or d. Equipment with weight exceeding 80 Kg 3. The aforesaid amendment shall come into effect from 15th June, 2026. [F. No. W-47/21/2022-IPHW] ASHA NANGIA, GC & Scientist "G" The Principal Order was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary vide S.O. number 1248(E) dated the 18th March, 2021 and subsequently amended vide S.O. No 1353(E) dated 25th March, 2021, S.O. 2844(E) dated 01st July, 2021, S.O. No 1929(E) dated 26th April, 2023, S.O. No 1652(E) dated 9th April, 2024, S.O. No 4378(E) dated 9th October, 2024, S.O. No 1363(E) dated 20th March, 2025 S.O. No 4362(E) dated 22th September, 2025, 4th November, 2025 and S.O. No 352 dated 22th January, 2026. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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