rms has asked for a clarification, here it is:
excise duty is not charged in india for software.
however, branded computers have to pay an excise tax.
some MNC brands objected to the fact, that excise is charged on the cost of
the 'whole box' when the 'whole box' contains a bundled OEM software as well.
(the quote marks are mine).
hence, the finance minister recommended in the budget announcement recently,
that only the hardware component will be considered for calculations of
excise. thus, OEM software bundles will be exempt from excise.
i am suggesting:
i) keep the excise on OEM
ii) go ahead, charge all software for excise.
the reasons are mentioned in the mailings. browse through the archives
available at linux-delhi.org and linux-india.org
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