Section 2(1)(e) in The Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014
(e)[ as an advance towards consideration for providing future services in the form of a warranty or maintenance contract as per written agreement or arrangement, if the period for providing such services does not exceed the period prevalent as per common business practice or five years, from the date of acceptance of such service whichever is less; [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 639 (E), dated 29.6.2016.]