The institution of formal resumption proceedings is recommended to avoid delays which might otherwise be caused by succession difficulties, absentee landowners or by possible refusal of some landowners to surrender. Should members advise that the land is required for a public purpose, three months' notice of resumption will be given.
Advice sought
9
Members will be asked to advise
(a)
(b)
under section 2 of the Crown Lands
Resumption Ordinance, whether the proposed resumption is a public purpose; and
under section 3 of that Ordinance, whether the resumption of the private land referred to in paragraph 3 is required for that purpose.
(The District Lands Officer, Tai Po, Mr L.Y. LEUNG, will attend before the Council for the discussion of this item..)
11 January 1984
(LND 7/TP/RM/83)
RESTRICTED
COUNCIL CHAMBER
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.