9. Decision to initiate an investigation where an application is made

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

Where, after examining the accuracy and adequacy of the information provided in an application made under paragraph (a) of section 6, and being satisfied that there is sufficient evidence of serious injury or threat thereof caused by increased imports, the Director-General shall initiate an investigation. Prior to arriving at a decision to initiate an investigation, the Director-General may seek such additional information he considers necessary, including from the requesting enterprises.

(2)

Where the Director-General decides not to initiate an investigation in response to an application made under paragraph (a) of section 6, he shall notify the requesting enterprise making the application or on whose behalf the application is being made of the reasons for not initiating, an investigation.

(3)

Where an application has been received by the

Director-General, he shall generally be required to make a decision as to whether or not to initiate a safeguard investigation within a period of thirty days of the date of receipt of the application. Where the application involved complex issues, or if Director-General has sought additional information under subsection (1) of this section, the time for arriving at a decision may be extended by a further period of fifteen days.

Read on from s 10