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A further surcharge of 10 per cent may be levied on the outstanding amount (including the five per cent surcharge) which remain unpaid six months after the due date.
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 April 29.
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.
Rates are payable on vacant properties but are refundable under the conditions as specified in section 30 of the Ordinance.
Under sections 30(1A) and (2A), however, no refunds will be made in the case of vacant tenement last used or intended to be used wholly or primarily for domestic purposes or for the parking of vehicles (unless vacant by reason of an order of the Government).
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," he said.
Applications for autopay are obtainable from Treasury collection offices, District Offices and all major banks in Hong Kong or by telephoning 2829 5019.
For additional information regarding the Payment by Phone Service, please call 1702 22329,
End/Monday, April 10, 1995
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