Supreme Court Allows Government to Levy 25% Safeguard Duty on Solar Imports
Orissa High Court had stayed the proceedings on safeguard duty imposition
September 10, 2018
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India will soon begin with the imposition of safeguard duty on solar cells and modules which had been put on hold by the government. In a significant order, the Supreme Court of India has made it clear that safeguard duty will be levied effective July 30, 2018. Through this interim order, the apex court of the country has nullified the Orissa High Court’s stay order on levy of safeguard duty on imported solar cells and modules.