Representation by domestic industries binds Govt to disclose reasons for not Imposing Anti Dumping Duty

Apcotex Industries Limited Vs Union of India (CESTAT Delhi) Conclusion- Where the Central Government formed a prima facie opinion that the final findings of the designated authority recommending imposition of anti-dumping duty were not required to be accepted then tentative reasons had to be recorded and conveyed to the domestic industry so as to give an opportunity to the domestic industry to submit a representation by following the principles of natural justice. Held – In the present case, it was not in dispute that the final findings of the designed authority were published on 12.05.2...