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7. The comments received from any of the above parties are examined and
put up for the decision whether GOI should participate in investigations.
The decision to participate in the investigation is purely based on the
merits of the case.

(a) If TDW, decides to make submission in any ADD Investigation, the
TDW with the consent of TPD, D/o Commerce, request the EOI to
take-up the matter with the IAs. The submission of GOI is prepared
in consultation with DGFT, Concerned Ministry/Department of
GOI, EPCs and other relevant Stakeholders.

(b) The comment of GOI is led with the IAs by the EOI in form of
submissions or Note-Verbale.

Stage-4: On the spot Verication

8. The IAs conducts the verication of only those Exporters, who participated
in the investigation. Procedurally, there is no verication of the GOI. If an
Indian Exporter makes a request to GOI for support in verication, the
TDW provides the appropriate assistance.

Stage-5: Filing of Case Brief and Rebuttal Brief
9. If the Indian exporters or any concerned Departments wants GOI to le
comments, they request TDW. Any decision for ling Case brief is taken
as per para-7, at Stage-3 above.

Stage-6: Public Hearing

10. On the request of Indian Exporter, the TDW may participate in the Public
Hearing through EOI. The detailed justication is to be given by the
Indian exporters or interested parties. The same after assessment by
DGTR and observations from TPD is sent to EOI for submission and
participation in the Public Hearing.

Stage-7: Final Findings

11. No submissions are allowed at this stage of Investigation. TPD analyses
the Final Finding and takes a call on further course of action as per the
grievance redressal mechanism available under the WTO Agreement.

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