Anti Dumping Appellate Tribunal

The Federal Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish an Appellate Tribunal for the purposes of exercising jurisdiction pursuant to sub-section (2) of Anti dumping Ordinance 2000. Any interested party may prefer an appeal to the Appellate Tribunal against :-

(i) an affirmative or a negative final determination by the Commission; and

(ii) any final determination pursuant to a review.

The Appellate Tribunal shall comprise of the following to be appointed by the Federal Government, namely:–

(i)  a retired judge of the Supreme Court who shall also be the Chairman of the Appellate Tribunal;

(ii) a person well known for his integrity, expertise and experience in economics with particular reference to international trade related issues; and

(iii)a person well known for his integrity, expertise and experience in matters related to customs law and practice.

The salary allowances and other terms and conditions of services of a person appointed to the Appellate Tribunal shall be such as may be determined by the Federal Government.

Every appeal under sub-section (2) shall be filed within forty-five days from the date of the notice published in newspapers of an affirmative or a negative final determination by the Commission, as the case may be, and shall be in such form and contain such information as may be prescribed.

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