AUTOMOTIVE TYRE MANUFACTURERES ASSN. vs THE DESIGNATED AUTHORITY .

The Supreme Court upheld the imposition of anti-dumping duty under Section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, affirming the Tribunal's decision that the investigation conducted by the Designated Authority complied with the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment & Collection of Anti-Dumping Duty on Dumped Articles & for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995. The Court ruled that the principles of natural justice were adhered to during the investigation, and the procedural requirements were met, thus rejecting the appeals by the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association. The judgment reinforces the authority of the Designated Authority in determining anti-dumping duties based on market conditions.