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Mr Cheng said the owner had constructed the building without the Building Authority's approval.
"The unauthorised building was constructed in contravention of the Buildings Ordinance.
known.
"There was no approved plan. Details of its design and construction were not
"If the building were to collapse, the occupants and other innocent people could be injured," Mr Cheng said.
"In the circumstances, we have to take enforcement action. A Buildings Ordinance Section 24 order was issued in 1991 to require the owner to demolish the building.
"The owner ignored the order and we have to apply for a closure order. This is executed today after we have given ample notice to the owner and his tenants.
"In the intervening period, the owner has appealed to the Appeal Tribunal, the District Court and the Court of Appeal against the Building Authority's decision. The Building Authority's decision has been upheld," Mr Cheng added.
"Our consideration throughout this case has been public safety and compliance with the law," Mr Cheng stressed.
End/Friday, April 7, 1995
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