19. Self-initiation

The Minister may, in special circumstances direct the Director-General to initiate an investigation, without having an application being made by or on behalf of the Sri

Lankan industry, for the initiation of such investigation, where —

the Director-General submits to the Minister sufficient evidence of dumping, injury and a causal link, within the meaning of this Act, to justify the initiation of an investigation; and

the Director-General recommends the initiation of an investigation on the basis of the available evidence.