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(ii) the Factory and Shop Unit (headed by an Assistant Resettle
ment Officer) which surveys and screens all eligible businesses and arranges their resettlement,
(iii) the Cultivation Unit (headed by an Assistant Résettlement Officer) which surveys cultivation in a clearance area and co- ordinates the arrangements for assessment and payment of compensation according to current policy.
Quite separate from these field units is the investigation section headed by a Resettlement Officer. This section comprises:
(i) The Domestic Investigation Unit (headed by an Assistant Resettlement Officer) which checks the eligibility of families who, on first sight, do not appear to be really living in the clearance area. This involves checking alternative addresses and details recorded in documents. Generally speaking, when clear- ance procedures start the population in a clearance area increases by about 10%; these newcomers move in in the hope of getting resettlement.
(ii) The Business Investigation Unit (headed by an Assistant Resettlement Officer). This unit investigates businesses whose eligibility is doubtful or who may have appealed against the decision not to offer business resettlement.
CLEARANCES DURING THE YEAR
51. During 1968-69, the sub-division cleared about 122 acres of land in 102 operations, including 13 involving 9 acres of cultivation on which $304,377 was paid in compensation. These clearances were undertaken for the following purposes:
(a) Resettlement Estates
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(6) Private and Government Low Cost Housing (c) Roads, drainage and reservoirs ... (d) Schools, playgrounds and parks (e) Public buildings
(ƒ) Land Sales and development
Total
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Acres Cleared
15.40
2.07
79.34
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8.46
1.68
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15.22
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122.17
52. The sub-division resettled 40,037 people (compared with 113,994 during the previous year). In addition 11,315 people moved from overcrowded rooms in old estates into new accommodation. The details are as follows:
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