THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, OCTOBER 17,
of the
5. If any question arises as to who is, or was at Evidence as any time, the occupant of the corporation for the to the time being, a certificate under the hand of the identity Colonial Secretary shall be conclusive evidence for occupant all purposes whatsoever as to the person who is or of the was the occupant.
corporation.
6.-(1) Where, at any time, by reason of the death Vesting of of any person, being a person to whom, as Governor legal estate or as an officer of the Government of this Colony, or interest in corpora- any property of any nature whatsoever has been transferred for and on behalf of the said Government, certain tion in the legal estate or any interest in such property has cases. passed or passes on such death to the personal repre- sentative of such person, it shall be lawful for the Governor, at any time, to declare such legal estate or interest vested in the corporation, and thereupon such legal estate or interest shall vest accordingly without any conveyance, assignment or transfer.
(2) In like manner where, at any time, the legal estate or any interest in any property of any nature whatsoever is held or possessed, for and on behalf of the said Government, by any person who, having held office in the Colony as a Governor or as a Government officer, has vacated his office otherwise than by death, it shall be lawful for the Governor, at any time, to declare such legal estate or interest vested in the corporation, and thereupon such legal estate for in- terest shall vest accordingly without any conveyance, assignment or transfer.
(3) A certificate under the hand of the Colonial Secretary shall be conclusive evidence for all purposes whatsoever as to the interest of the Government of this Colony, as to any such death or vacating of office, as to the making by the Governor of any such declara- tion, and as to the vesting of the legal estate or interest in the property therein mentioned in the corporation.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, this 16th day of October, 1930.
E. W. HAMILTON,
Deputy Clerk of Councils.
1930.
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