و.
(c) clause 5 makes it clear that a document purporting to be a copy, print or extract of or from an image record after certification by the Land Registrar will be admissible in evidence in court proceedings. The use of printed signature of the Land Registrar or of any person authorised by him for certification purposes is allowed;
(d) clause 6 enables regulations to be made in respect of the use of the imaging
method;
(e) clause 7 provides that the microfilm record of register cards, the image record of memorials, and the image record of the microfilm record of the memorials be treated for all purposes as the original register cards or memorials.
Mr President, the Land Registration (Amendment) Bill 1995 will enhance the compatibility of the recording system of memorials and registered instruments with new information technology and improve the economic efficiency of the registration process. I recommend it to Members for favourable consideration. Subject to the enactment of the Bill, the (Amendment) Regulation will be made by the Land Registrar.
Thank you, Mr President.
End/Wednesday, November 15, 1995
Town Planning (Amendment) Bill
Following is the speech by the Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands, Mr Bowen Leung, in moving the second reading of the Town Planning (Amendment) Bill 1995 in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Mr President,
I move that the Town Planning (Amendment) Bill 1995 be read a second time.
There is a considerable backlog in the hearing of objections to draft plans by the Town Planning Board and planning appeals by the Town Planning Appeal Board. The appointment of judges to the Appeal Board panel and the interpretation of 'continuing offence under the Town Planning Ordinance also need clarification.