The 3rd respondent herein, namely Synergies Castings Limited, which is involved in the manufacture of Cast aluminium alloy wheels, lodged a complaint with the Designated Authority under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 that some of the importers such as the writ petitioner herein are importing into India, Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels at less than its normal value and that therefore, they have incurred a liability to pay anti dumping duty. On the said complaint, the Designated Authority initiated an investigation on 10.12.2012.

2. Since the investigation was initiated on 10.12.2012, the Designated Authority was obliged to complete the investigation and record final findings on or before 09.12.2013, by virtue of the relevant rule. However, in exercise of the power conferred by the first proviso to the said rule namely Rule 17(1), the Central Government passed an order on 06.12.2013 extending the period by three months, namely, up to 09.3.2014. Thereafter, the Designated Authority recorded a preliminary finding in terms of Rule 12(1), recommending to the Government, the imposition of provisional anti dumping duty. Accepting the recommendation of the Designated Authority, the Governm