India: Ban on Raw cotton Exports Lifted, Licensing Introduced
Description
On 21 May 2010, India lifted the ban on exports of almost all varieties of raw cotton and cotton waste. Henceforth, exporters will have to apply for a license. A notification released by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India stated that although export of cotton is now allowed under a licensing system, it will remain as a restricted item for export.
Earlier on 19 April 2010, India had suspended the mandatory pre-shipment registration of raw cotton and cotton waste indefinitely, effectively banning fresh cotton exports from the country.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 21 May 2010
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
Govt. lifts ban on cotton exports, http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/news/top-stories/2010/May/22/gov...
Ban on fresh cotton exports to curb price rise, http://www.financialexpress.com/news/ban-on-fresh-cotton-exports-to-curb...
Government Response:
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