Case History
Resumption & Compensation
Lot 1487B in D.D. 221
(Formerly owned by Mr. LAU Yik-yam)
/ 1.2.74
Notice of resumption (gazetted as G.N. 397).
16.2.74
17.5.74
6.8.74
27.9.74
28.9.74
7.3.79
21.3.79
28.3.79
Notice posted on site.
Offer of land exchange entitlement (Letter B) made but not accepted as the registered owner had died on 4.9.73.
LAND
erted to Government.
Ownership greverted
Compensation of $16,335 awarded by the Compensation Board in the absence of any claimant.
Award gazetted for collection between 2.10.74 and 17.10.74.
Letter advising of availability of compensation for collection received by LAU
by LA Kwun-seng (described as "clan brother" of former land owner) as representative.
ΚΡΙΤΑΙΑ
Letter from former owners solicitors. Within 5 year period but letter not available.
Reply to solicitors giving particulars and history of the
case.
Request from solicitors for advice as to conditions of release of compensation.
11.4.79
Response
20.4.79
2.5.79
2.5.80
25.8.83
25.10.83
from
solicitors
expressing
client's dissatisfaction with the amount of compensation awarded and requesting either an increase in the sum or an "exchange" for other land.
Solicitors advised that compensation would only be released to Mr. Lau Yik-yam's legal representative or successor.
Requests (letter 11.4.79) refused but availability of compensation as awarded confirmed.
Namas
Solicitors informed of transfer of sum held to General
Revenue.
Letters of Administration to estate of Mr. Lau Yik-yam obtained.
Letters of Administration registered in the Land Office.