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Rules also permit suo motu initiation of an original investigation as well as a sunset
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review investigation, although it is preferable that an investigation is initiated on
the basis of a written application from an eligible applicant.

6.3.2 Exporter or Importer or DI or their representative body can be the
applicant in case of mid-term review investigations. The Rules allow suomotu
initiation of a Mid Term Review investigation, the circumstances of which are
explained in Chapter 17.

6.3.3 The new exporter is the applicant in case of New Shipper Review
investigation.

6.4. The application should be in the specified format along with all applicable/
relevant Annexures. The application shall be supported by evidence of:

(i) dumping;
(ii) injury; and
(iii) a causal link between such dumped imports and the alleged injury.
6.5. The onus is on the DI to file evidence in support of its case on the above-
mentioned factors.
6.6. Once an application is received,it should be examined for the following:

(i) Identification of PUC and like Article as detailed in Chapter 3 of this Manual.

(ii) DI standing of the applicants as detailed in Chapter 4 of this Manual.
(iii) The suitability of POI and the injury period as detailed in Chapter 5 of this
Manual.
(iv) The accuracy and adequacy of the evidence provided in the application
should also be examined .
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(v) The team should put up a detailed note as prescribed vide Circular 6/2018
dated 26 September, 2018.

2 Initiation of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Dry Batteries originating in or exported from PR
China, F.N. 53/1/2000-DGAD dated November 11, 2000);Initiation of anti-Dumping investigation concerning
imports of Sports Shoes (both branded and un-branded) originating in or exported from People’s Republic of China,
F.N.56/1/2000-DGAD dated, November 20, 2000;Initiation of anti-dumping investigation concerning import of
Bisphenol-A from the United State of America F.N.37/ADD/IW/95 dated November 20, 1995.
3 Panel Report, European Communities – Anti-Dumping Duties on Imports of Cotton-Type Bed Linen from India,
6.199, WTO Doc. WT/DS141/19, (Oct. 30, 2000) and also refer to Para VI of Chapter 24 for WTO Jurisprudence.

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