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Court order sought to close tourist guesthouse
The operator of a Tsim Sha Tsui tourist guesthouse was today (Thursday) issued a Notice of Intention to apply for a closure order on the premises for violating conditions of his licence.
A spokesman for Home Affairs Department said the Licensing Authority had ascertained that the premises at Block F, 16th floor, Mirador Mansion, 54 Nathan Road, should be closed so that unauthorised building works erected there could be demolished without endangering the occupiers and the public.
A Notice of Intention notifying the operator of the application for a court closure order was posted on a conspicuous part of the premises.
The spokesman said it was the first time the department gave such a notice to a tourist guesthouse to make the premises meet the building and fire safety standards.
He also stressed that action would continue to be stopped up to ensure all guesthouses meet licensing requirements under the Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance and the building safety standards outlined in the Buildings Ordinance.
It is anticipated that demolition works will commence when the closure order is granted on February 12.
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Visit permits for ex-China residents in Macau relaxed
The Immigration Department announced today (Thursday) to further relax the residential requirement for ex-China residents in Macau for the issue of multiple visit permits.
"With effect from January 15, 1996, ex-China residents of Macau who are holders of Macau identity card for two years or longer will be eligible to apply for the two year multiple permits.