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(5) For the purposes of this

section, in considering whether or not

the Corporation has negotiated for the

purchase of the land on terms that are

fair and reasonable, the Secretary may

consult any person not being a public

officer whom he considers may be able

to assist him in forming an opinion on

which to base his decision in respect

of that negotiation.

(Cap. 124.)

(6) A resumption in pursuance of

a recommendation by the Secretary under

this section shall be deemed to be a

resumption for a public purpose within

the meaning of the Crown Lands

Resumption Ordinance.".

That clause 18 be amended.

(a) In subclause (1)

Clause 18

L(a)

(i) by deleting "or 17(2)" and substituting

the following

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"17(3)(b), 17(4)(b)(ii) or 17(4)(c)";

(ii) in paragraph (a) by deleting "an area

affected by a plan approved by the Town Planning