Col. Reg. 241.
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Extract from the General Orders of the Hong Kong Government.
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296. (1) In cases of arrears of revenue due by particular
individuals, in which the necessity or justification for abandonment or remission of such arrears depends upon local
circumstances, and when no question is involved either of large amount, of important or novel principle, or of the negligence of an officer, the Colonial Secretary or other officer appointed by law to deal with such claims will from time to time furnish to
the Treasurer for transmission to the Auditor a list of cases
in which it has been decided to abandon or remit such arrears, with the reason for so doing entered against each case. Unless the Auditor sees cause to challenge the decision in any case, this list will be accepted as a valid discharge for the account- ing officer in respect of the non-collection of any amount specified thereon.
(2) The Treasurer is authorised to write off items not exceeding $50 each.