Understanding CEGAT Rules: Filing Appeals on Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties, Language Provisions, and Key Definitions

The CEGAT (Countervailing Duty and Anti-Dumping Duty Procedure) Rules, 1996, established under the Customs Act, 1962, and the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, outline procedures for handling appeals related to countervailing and anti-dumping duties. The rules define key terms such as "Acts," "Bench," and "Designated Authority," and specify that the Tribunal's language is English, with provisions for Hindi. Appeals must be filed using a specified proforma and can be submitted in person or by post. Respondents in appeals include the designated authority, representatives of the domestic industry, and interested parties. The rules incorporate provisions from the 1982 Tribunal Procedure Rules.

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