Section 28: Initiation of investigation
consolidated text (as amended). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
28. Initiation of investigation
(1) The Investigating Authority shall examine the accuracy and adequacy
of the evidence provided in the application to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of an investigation.
(2) The Investigating Authority may seek additional information from the
applicant before deciding whether to initiate an investigation.
(3) Where the Investigating Authority determines that—
(a) the application is made by, or on behalf of, the domestic industry; and
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(b) there is sufficient evidence of dumping, injury and causal link or
subsidy,
the Investigating Authority may initiate an investigation.
(4) Where the Investigating Authority does not consider it appropriate to
initiate an investigation, it shall notify, in writing, the applicant of the reasons for not initiating the investigation.
(5) The Investigating Authority shall, within 60 days of the date of receipt of a written application, decide whether or not to initiate an investigation.