Anti Dumping Duty on Weaving Machines - Resurrection Again
WE are really tired of reporting the repeated with routine regularity resurrection that the Board resorts to in anti dumping matters. Either there is total apathy or deep irresponsible slumber, both of which are not really powers that should be wasted on the babus.
The provisional anti dumping duty on Circular Weaving Machines having six or more shuttles for weaving PP / HDPE Fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cms., originating in or exported from China PR, was imposed by Notification No. 49/2010-Customs, dated 12th April, 2010. This notification clearly stipulated that the anti dumping duty imposed by the notification will be effective up to and inclusive of the 11th day of October 2010. So the notification had no effect from 11.10.2010.
Now the government notifies that the anti dumping duty will be effective for a period of five years from the date of imposition of the provisional anti-dumping duty, that is, the 12th April, 2010.
What is the position for the period from 11.10.2010 to 15.02.2011, when there was no valid notification? When government was sleeping, you are required to pay the duty!
Notification No. , Dated: February 16, 2011