112. Occupation Certificates were issued for 472 European type, 686 Chinese type and 230 non-domestic buildings.
113. Legal Notices issued comprised 256 for dangerous buildings, 22 in respect of emergency shorings, 76 in respect of 86 drainage nuisances and 917 for removal of illegal structures.
114. 729 drain tests were carried out in various districts.
115. In addition to the inspection of works for which plans were approved, 611 inspections of licensed premises were made on behalf of other departments. 67 building collapses and landslides and 18 fires received necessary attention.
116. The new Buildings Ordinance and Building Regulations, referred to in last year's report, were enacted but had not come into force by the end of the year. It has been decided, however, that they should come into force on the 1st June, 1956.
CROWN LANDS AND SURVEYS OFFICE
Superintendent of Crown Lands & Surveys, M. I. De Ville, F.R.I.C.S.
Assistant Superintendent, Crown Lands, J. E. Richardson, F.R.I.C.S.
Assistant Superintendent, Surveys, C. S. Barron, M.B.E., A.R.I.C.S.
Crown Lands
117. Revenue. The total amount of revenue billed including $1,406,132.55 collected by the District Commissioner, New Territories, as compared with the previous year was as under: ---
1955/56 1954/55 Premia on land sales etc. $11,932,601.50 $13,653,840.52 Boundary Stones & Survey Fees 15,197.84 3,379,368.20 Permit Fees 3,126,052.65 Plans sold to the public 6,285.00 2,977.00 $15,333,452.54 $16,796,758.88 Premia on land sales etc. 13,888.7123