REMINDER TO RATEPAYERS
Thursday, October 6, 1977
Ratepayers were today reminded that rates for the fourth
quarter must be settled by the end of this month.
A spokesman for the Treasury said any ratepayer who had not
received a demand note should apply immediately for a copy to the Rates Section of Treasury Revenue Branch, room 203, Hang Chong
Building, 2nd floor, 5 Queen's Road Central.
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"Non-receipt of the demand note does not alter the require-
ment that the rates must be paid by 4 p.m. on October 31, 1977,"
the spokesman said.
"And unless so paid it may be subject to a surcharge of five
per cent imposed under the Rating Ordinance. A further surcharge of
10 per cent may be added to amounts, including the normal five per cent
surcharge, which remain unpaid six months after the due date," he added.
When making payment, ratepayers are reminded that the amount
to be paid is indicated on the demand note by an arrow-head in the
"total amount now due" box.
The spokesman pointed out that "rates are payable on vacant
properties but are refundable under conditions specified in the ordinance."
However, no refunds would be payable in the case of a vacant
tenement last used or intended to be used wholly or primarily for
domestic purposes, unless it is vacant by reason of an order of the
Government.
Ratepayers are urged to pay by cheque or money-order through
the post to avoid the possible inconvenience of queueing. If they are
paying in person they are requested to do so early at any of the offices
listed on the back of the demand note.
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