<p>Under the Software Technology Park Scheme (STPI), the IT units enjoy tax benefits under Sections 10 A and 10 B.<br /><br />The tax benefits under the STPI which was set to lapse in March 2009 was extended till March 31, 2010. <br /><br />Official sources said Raja met Singh in the morning and briefed him about the benefits of extending exemption under the scheme.<br /><br />Raja also requested the Prime Minister to form an IT task force with representation from the IT industry and eminent personalities, who would help the government in forming policies. <br />The task force is likely to give impetus to the growing sector and help the government bring in more investment into the country, sources said.<br /><br />Raja had earlier indicated that he would take up the issue with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee before the presentation of Budget 2009-0.<br /><br />If the STPI scheme is extended for another three years it will give the domestic IT firms a shot in arm, who were hit by the global recession.</p>
<p>Under the Software Technology Park Scheme (STPI), the IT units enjoy tax benefits under Sections 10 A and 10 B.<br /><br />The tax benefits under the STPI which was set to lapse in March 2009 was extended till March 31, 2010. <br /><br />Official sources said Raja met Singh in the morning and briefed him about the benefits of extending exemption under the scheme.<br /><br />Raja also requested the Prime Minister to form an IT task force with representation from the IT industry and eminent personalities, who would help the government in forming policies. <br />The task force is likely to give impetus to the growing sector and help the government bring in more investment into the country, sources said.<br /><br />Raja had earlier indicated that he would take up the issue with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee before the presentation of Budget 2009-0.<br /><br />If the STPI scheme is extended for another three years it will give the domestic IT firms a shot in arm, who were hit by the global recession.</p>