Operation of road tunnel area by Government.
49. (1) The Governor in Council may, if he is
satisfied that it is necessary to do so in the interests.
of public security, order that the Government shall take
over the operation of the road tunnel area or any part
thereof together with such of the property of the Road
Company as is necessary therefor, and continue such
operation until the Governor in Council otherwise orders.
(Cap. 341.)
(2) The Government shall pay to the Road Company for
any loss or damage suffered by that company by reason of
any order under subsection (1), such amount as may be
agreed between the Government and that company, or in
default of such agreement such amount as may be determined
by arbitration under the Arbitration Ordinance.
(3) Any period during which the Government operates
the road tunnel area or any part of that area shall be
computed in and not deducted from the periods specified in
section 4(2).
Closure of road tunnel for safety
reasons.
50. (1) The Road Company may, and if so required by
the Commissioner shall, close or partially close the road
tunnel to the use of the public whenever such action appears