Page 142. Occupation Certificates were issued for 546 European type, 578 Chinese type, and 204 Non-domestic buildings.
Page 143. Legal Notices issued comprised 333 for dangerous buildings, 7 in respect of emergency shorings, 180 in respect of 183 drainage nuisances, and 1,663 for removal of illegal structures.
Page 144. 715 drain tests were carried out in various districts.
Page 145. In addition to the inspection of works for which plans were approved, 500 inspections of licensed premises were made on behalf of other departments. 43 building collapses and landslides, and 20 fires received necessary attention.
Page 146. The Building Regulations Committee had nearly completed consideration of the Draft Building Regulations, and it appeared probable that a new Buildings Ordinance might be enacted at an early date.
CROWN LANDS AND SURVEYS OFFICE
Superintendent of Crown Lands and Surveys, M. I. De Ville, F.R.I.C.S.
Page 147. Revenue.
Crown Lands
The total amount of revenue billed, including $799,899.34 collected by the District Commissioner, New Territories, as compared with the previous year was as under:
Premia on land sales etc. 1953/54 $6,031,252.72 1954/55 $11,932,601.50 Boundary Stones and Survey Fees $13,239.07 $3,458,538.34 Permit Fees $15,197.84 $3,379,368.20 Plans sold to the public $2,462.00 $6,285.00 $9,505,492.13 $15,333,452.54Page 24
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