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Bill to tighten control over building works gazetted
A bill which seeks to improve the registration system for building contractors and professionals and to tighten safety control over building works and sites is gazetted today (Friday).
A government spokesman said the Buildings (Amendment) (No 3) Bill 1995, if enacted, would provide a reasonable, workable and pragmatic approach to enhance public safety in respect of building works.
"We have taken on board the concerns and legitimate interests of the industry and professions," the spokesman said.
The Amendment Bill was first introduced into the Legislative Council on May 31 and was refined after the Administration further consulted the building industry, the building professions and various advisory bodies including the Land and Building Advisory Committee on supplementary details during the past few months.
The Amendment Bill, with the refinements, will now be introduced into LegCo on October 18.
End/Friday, October 6, 1995
Tax Reserve Certificates (A) Bill
The Tax Reserve Certificates (Amendment) Bill 1995 was gazetted today (Friday).
The Bill seeks to enable the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to launch the voluntary PAYE Scheme and to maintain accounts for Tax Reserve Certificates (TRC) purchased by taxpayers without the issue of paper certificates.
"Under existing legislation, 1RD must issue a paper certificate to a taxpayer who purchases a TRC directly from the department or through a bank. The taxpayer also has to surrender the certificates when he pays his tax bill," a government spokesman said.