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11.
It is unlikely but nevertheless possible that the
Chinese side may argue that the existing land grants by
way of Deeds of Appropriation should be regularised and
that the Deeds should be replaced by leases expiring in
2047. In that event, we suggest we should not demur, on
the understanding that this is in the interest of
regularising the documentation of land grants and without
prejudice to our position regarding the continued validity
of other documents, certificates, etc. after 1997 in
accordance with our laws. We should also argue that these
cases should be dealt with in the same way as cases
decided upon before the entering into force of the Joint
Declaration and therefore do not fall within the scope of
Annex III to the Joint Declaration. The land so granted
should not count towards the 50-hectare limit provided for
in paragraph 4 of Annex III to the Joint Declaration, and
the requirement under paragraph 3 to pay from 1 July 1997
an annual rent equivalent to 3 per cent of the rateable
value of the property should not apply. The Commission's
concerns would also be fully addressed.
Management arrangements and powers vested in the Governor
in Council or DUS under Cap. 132
12.
At present, there is a certain degree of conflict
in the DUS's role in respect of the Cemeteries.
On the
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