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STREETS (ALTERATION).

No. 24 of 1923.

2763

and a copy of the said notice, and a translation thereof in Chinese, shall be posted up for a period of three weeks in a prominent position in or near the said street or the portion thereof which it is proposed to affect.

4. If any owner or occupier of property in the immediate vicinity of such street objects to such closing, narrowing, diversion, or alteration of level, such objection shall be sent in writing to the Colonial Secretary so as to reach his office not later than one week after the publication of the last of the aforesaid notifications in the Gazette. Such objection shall state the reasons therefor, and shall also specify the property with regard to which it is made and the interest therein of the objector.

5. Every such objection shall be considered by the Governor in Council, and the person objecting may be heard in its support either himself or by his representative, and the Governor in Council may uphold or disallow the objection, and may, if he disallows the objection, award such compensation as he may deem just in respect of the works proposed to be carried out.

6. If any such objection is disallowed and the Governor in Council refuses to award compensation, or if the person objecting is dissatisfied with the compensation awarded, the matter shall be referred to arbitration and determined in the manner hereinafter provided.

7.—(1) Two arbitrators shall be appointed, one by the Governor and the other by the person objecting.

(2) The arbitrators shall determine whether any, and, if so, how much, compensation is to be paid.

(3) In the event of their disagreement, the arbitrators shall refer the matter to the Puisne Judge as umpire.

(4) The award of the arbitrators or umpire, as the case may be, shall be final and conclusive and shall be forwarded in writing to the Colonial Secretary.

8. Any compensation awarded shall be paid out of the public revenue.

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STREETS (ALTERATION). No. 24 of 1923. 2763 and a copy of the said notice, and a translation thereof in Chinese, shall be posted up for a period of three weeks in a prominent position in or near the said street or the portion thereof which it is proposed to affect. 4. If any owner or occupier of property in the immediate vicinity of such street objects to such closing, narrowing, diversion, or alteration of level, such objection shall be sent in writing to the Colonial Secretary so as to reach his office not later than one week after the publication of the last of the aforesaid notifications in the Gazette. Such objection shall state the reasons therefor, and shall also specify the property with regard to which it is made and the interest therein of the objector. 5. Every such objection shall be considered by the Governor in Council, and the person objecting may be heard in its support either himself or by his representative, and the Governor in Council may uphold or disallow the objection, and may, if he disallows the objection, award such compensation as he may deem just in respect of the works proposed to be carried out. 6. If any such objection is disallowed and the Governor in Council refuses to award compensation, or if the person objecting is dissatisfied with the compensation awarded, the matter shall be referred to arbitration and determined in the manner hereinafter provided. 7.—(1) Two arbitrators shall be appointed, one by the Governor and the other by the person objecting. (2) The arbitrators shall determine whether any, and, if so, how much, compensation is to be paid. (3) In the event of their disagreement, the arbitrators shall refer the matter to the Puisne Judge as umpire. (4) The award of the arbitrators or umpire, as the case may be, shall be final and conclusive and shall be forwarded in writing to the Colonial Secretary. 8. Any compensation awarded shall be paid out of the public revenue.

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STREETS (ALTERATION). No. 24 of 1923. 2763 and a copy of the said notice, and a translation thereof in Schedule. Chinese, shall be posted up for a period of three weeks in a prominent position in or near the said street or the portion thereof which it is proposed to affect. send 4. If any owner or occupier of property in the immediate Owner or vicinity of such street objects to such closing, narrowing, occupier to diversion, or alteration of level, such objection shall be sent objection in in writing to the Colonial Secretary so as to reach his office writing. not later than one week after the publication of the last of the aforesaid notifications in the Gazette.. Such objection shall state the reasons therefor, and shall also specify the property with regard to which it is made and the interest therein of the objector. by Governor 5. Every such objection shall be considered by the Objection to Governor in Council, and the person objecting may be heard be considered in its support either himself or by his representative, and in Council. the Governor in Council may uphold or disallow the objection, and may, if he disallows the objection, award such compensa- tion as he may deem just in respect of the works proposed to be carried out. 6. If any such objection is disallowed and the Governor Reference to in Council refuses to award compensation, or if the person arbitration. objecting is dissatisfied with the compensation awarded, the matter shall be referred to arbitration and determined in the manner hereinafter provided. 7.—(1) Two arbitrators shall be appointed, one by the Appointment Governor and the other by the person objecting. • (2) The arbitrators shall determine whether any, and, if so, how much, compensation is to be paid. (3) In the event of their disagreement, the arbitrators shall refer the matter to the Puisne Judge as umpire. (4) The award of the arbitrators or umpire, as the case may be, shall be final and conclusive and shall be forwarded in writing to the Colonial Secretary. of arbitrators. 8. Any compensation awarded shall be paid out of the Compensa- public revenue. tion.

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STREETS (ALTERATION).

No. 24 of 1923.

2763

and a copy of the said notice, and a translation thereof in Schedule. Chinese, shall be posted up for a period of three weeks in a prominent position in or near the said street or the portion thereof which it is proposed to affect.

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4. If any owner or occupier of property in the immediate Owner or vicinity of such street objects to such closing, narrowing, occupier to diversion, or alteration of level, such objection shall be sent objection in in writing to the Colonial Secretary so as to reach his office writing. not later than one week after the publication of the last of the aforesaid notifications in the Gazette.. Such objection shall state the reasons therefor, and shall also specify the property with regard to which it is made and the interest therein of the objector.

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5. Every such objection shall be considered by the Objection to Governor in Council, and the person objecting may be heard be considered in its support either himself or by his representative, and in Council. the Governor in Council may uphold or disallow the objection, and may, if he disallows the objection, award such compensa- tion as he may deem just in respect of the works proposed to be carried out.

6. If any such objection is disallowed and the Governor Reference to in Council refuses to award compensation, or if the person arbitration. objecting is dissatisfied with the compensation awarded, the matter shall be referred to arbitration and determined in the manner hereinafter provided.

7.—(1) Two arbitrators shall be appointed, one by the Appointment Governor and the other by the person objecting.

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(2) The arbitrators shall determine whether any, and, if so, how much, compensation is to be paid.

(3) In the event of their disagreement, the arbitrators shall refer the matter to the Puisne Judge as umpire.

(4) The award of the arbitrators or umpire, as the case may be, shall be final and conclusive and shall be forwarded in writing to the Colonial Secretary.

of arbitrators.

8. Any compensation awarded shall be paid out of the Compensa- public revenue.

tion.

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