Quantitative Restrictions on LAM Coke Imports Valid Under Section 9A of FTDR Act, Not Subject to Foreign Trade Policy Transitional Provisions

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....HC upheld the validity of quantitative restrictions on LAM Coke imports imposed through notification dated 26.12.2024. The Court determined that transitional provisions under Clause 1.05 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 do not apply to safeguard measures implemented under Section 9A of the FTDR Act and Safeguard Rules, 2012. The notification followed proper investigation procedures with stakeholder participation and final findings by DGTR. The Court emphasized that safeguard measures designed to protect domestic industries from import surges operate independently and are not subject to transitional arrangements. Petitioners' applications for operational listing of ICLCs were deemed moot as the restrictions took effect from the notification date without requiring further transitional arrangements.....