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NOTHING TO BE WRITTEN'

after investigation of their claims

tenure, granted Crown Leases for which Crown

rent was fixed. Alf land not claimed by

1904 was proclaimed to be Crown land.

The Government is responsible for preserving a proper balance between the

often conflicting needs of housing and

industry on the one hand and rural life

and amenities on the other. All land therefore

is restricted as to itsuse The New

Territories ts becoming the focus of urban

ind

expansion and development schemes Pixnx

Most urban development layout areas contain a high proportion of leased land and

there is generally much less Crown land

available than is required for public purposes.

To allow development to proceed the tax

lessees of agricultural land are required

to surrender a portion of it if they wish to

acquire a grant of building land in exchange.

A premium is payable equivalent to the

difference in value of the land surrendered

difference

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