Corrigendum to Notification

## Policy Analysis Report: Corrigendum to Customs ADD Notification No. 68/2021 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a corrigendum, G.S.R. 322(E), issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, to Notification No. 68/2021-Customs ADD (Anti-Dumping Duty) dated December 6, 2021. The corrigendum addresses a typographical error in the name of a company listed in the original notification's table. The core purpose of this amendment is to ensure accuracy and avoid ambiguity in the identification of the affected company, "Granges Aluminium Shanghai." The key finding is that this is a minor but crucial correction to ensure the correct application of anti-dumping duties. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an analysis of the corrigendum G.S.R. 322(E) to Notification No. 68/2021-Customs ADD, based solely on the provided official text. The purpose is to inform affected parties of the correction and its potential implications. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy:** Notification No. 68/2021-Customs ADD, dated December 6, 2021. * **Core Objective(s) (Inferred):** The original notification, being a Customs Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) notification, likely aimed to impose anti-dumping duties on specific goods imported from certain countries to protect domestic industries from unfair trade practices. The provided text does not elaborate on the specifics of that duty. **4. Background and Rationale:** This amendment addresses a typographical error in the original notification. The rationale behind the amendment is to correct the name of "Granges Aluminium Shanghai Ltd." to "Granges Aluminium Shanghai Co., Ltd." in the table of the original notification. This correction is vital for the accurate identification of the company subject to the anti-dumping duty and prevents potential legal challenges or misinterpretations based on the incorrect name. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **Specific Part of the Original Policy Being Changed:** The table within Notification No. 68/2021-Customs ADD, specifically "Sl. No. 4, in column 6" on page 4 of the English version. * **New Rule/Provision:** The name "Granges Aluminium Shanghai Ltd." is replaced with "Granges Aluminium Shanghai Co., Ltd.". * **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The change ensures the correct legal name of the company is reflected in the notification. This ensures the correct application of the anti-dumping duty, avoiding potential disputes or challenges based on the incorrect company name. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders are: * **Granges Aluminium Shanghai Co., Ltd.:** The company directly affected by the anti-dumping duty. * **Customs officials:** Responsible for enforcing the anti-dumping duty. * **Importers of Aluminium from Shanghai:** Potentially affected by the duty. * **Domestic Aluminium Industry:** The industry that benefits from the imposition of anti-dumping duties. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue; Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) (implied by F.No. CBIC). * The corrigendum takes effect immediately upon publication. Customs officials must update their records to reflect the correct company name when applying the anti-dumping duty. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is to ensure the accurate and legally sound implementation of the anti-dumping duty on goods from Granges Aluminium Shanghai Co., Ltd. By correcting the typographical error, the amendment aims to prevent potential legal challenges and ensure the effective enforcement of the trade remedy measure. The amendment itself will not alter the substantive anti-dumping duty, but rather ensure it is applied correctly. **9. Conclusion:** The corrigendum G.S.R. 322(E) to Notification No. 68/2021-Customs ADD is a critical, albeit minor, correction. It rectifies a typographical error in the company name, "Granges Aluminium Shanghai," ensuring the accurate application and legal validity of the anti-dumping duty. This amendment underscores the importance of precision in legal and trade documentation, preventing potential disputes and ensuring the effective enforcement of trade policies.

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