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Ratepayers who have submitted a valid direct debit authorisation should note that if the wording "Payment To Be Made By Autopay" is shown, payment will be made by direct debit to their bank accounts on October 31.
They should then ensure that their bank accounts contain the necessary funds on that date.
If the above wording is not shown, they should pay according to the instructions as set out in the demand notes.
To save queuing time, the spokesman urged ratepayers to use the Payment by Phone Service, or pay by post using cheques or cashier orders, or by early personal attendance at any of the collection offices.
"However, the most convenient payment method is autopay," said the
spokesman.
Application forms for autopay are obtainable from Treasury collection offices, District Offices and all major banks in Hong Kong or by telephoning 2881 1033.
For additional information regarding the Payment by Phone Service, please call 170 222 329.
End/Monday, October 9, 1995
Highway structures properly maintained
In response to press reports on highway structures of Hong Kong, a spokesman for the Highways Department today (Monday) said:
"The highway structures of Hong Kong are being regularly inspected by the Highways Department and maintenance works are carried out from time to time if found necessary.