(1) Every member shall be provided with, either a laptop or a desktop computer, as per the choice of the member concerned, with an approved pre-loaded software, a printer and U.P.S. alongwith necessary connecting cables, for installation at a place identified by the member, and the total cost whereof, which shall be borne by the Legislature Secretariat, shall not exceed Rs.
1,25,000/- (Rupees One lakh twenty five thousand only).
(2) The member, however, shall bear the cost of all consumables and the cost of repairs, etc. to the hardware, as well as the cost incurred on further updating the pre-loaded software.
(3) After expiry of a period of three years from the date of supply of the computer under sub-section (1), the member shall have the option to purchase the computer provided to him under sub-section (1) after paying the depreciated cost of the computer.
(4) The Legislative Assembly Secretariat shall be responsible for purchase of hardware, software and other connected equipments for distribution to members as aforesaid and the Speaker shall frame the necessary rules for giving effect to the provisions contained in this section.