Sri Lanka: Revision of Time Period Subject to Control of Motor Vehicles Importation
Description
Sri Lanka: Time Period of Old (Used) Vehicles Subject to Import Control which was revised on 31 March 2012 was decided to revise again to be effective from 18th April.
Type of Vehicle
Vehicles under HS heading 87.03 --- More than two years
Modified vehicles under HS heading 87.02 --- More than two years
Vehicles under HS heading 87.04 (Excluding Dumpers, tankers, Browser and vehicles over 5 tons of average weight --- More than four years
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: 31/03/2012
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 31 Mar 2012
Duration: 24 months
GTA Evaluation: Red
Government Response:
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