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....gation. - (1) Except as provided in sub-rule (4) the designated authority shall initiate an investigation to determine the existence, degree and effect of alleged subsidy only upon receipt of a written application by or on behalf of the domestic industry. (2) An application under sub-rule (1) shall be in the form as may be specified by the designated authority in this behalf and the application....

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....ct by the domestic industry, and (b) it examines the accuracy and adequacy of the evidence provided in the application and satisfies itself that there is sufficient evidence regarding - (i) subsidy, (ii) injury, where applicable; and (iii) where applicable, a casual link between such subsidized imports and the alleged injury, to justify the initiation of an investigation....

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....as to the existence of the circumstances referred to in sub-clause (b) of sub-rule (3). (5) The designated authority shall notify the government of the exporting country before proceeding to initiate an investigation. ^1[(6) The designated authority shall avoid any publicising of the application for the initiation of an investigation, unless a decision has been made to initiate an investigat....