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MR. CHAN SHU-WOON:- May I ask a supplementary question, Mr. Chairman. May I ask why most of the 42 stalls have been vacant for a number of years?
CHAIRMAN:- I am not aware of the answer. I will let you know later.
MR. CHAN SHU-WOON asked the following question:
"Mr. Chairman, I have been informed that notice has been given to some owners of factory buildings and domestic buildings in Tung Tau Village, Kowloon City, demanding that a portion of their respective buildings shall be demolished within a certain period upon receipt of the notice, in order to give way for the enlargement and construction of the road leading to the adjoining resettlement estates. The management of these factories said approval for the use of the sites and the building plans had been granted to them by the authorities concerned prior to the construction of their present premises and they have difficulties in complying with the notice. (a) Is the Chairman aware of these matters? (b) Is it possible to have the proposed road diverted so as not to demolish these buildings, and if it is impossible, then, does the Chairman consider that other sites near these affected buildings could be allocated to them?"
THE COMMISSIONER FOR RESETTLEMENT replied as follows:-
"This question concerns 3 weaving factories located on the north side of Tung Tau Chuen Road, which runs eastwards from Man Sang College. They are within the boundaries of the Tung Tau Cottage Area and have been in operation since 1953.
It is correct that 12 months' warning notice in writing was given to these factories on the 5th July, 1960 informing them that they might be required to vacate the premises at the end of this period on account of road-widening. My friend the Director of Public Works informs me that there can be no question of realigning the road, which is in accordance with the Town Plan approved by the Governor in Council on 6th December, 1960. It is, however, probable that the road-widening will not commence as early as had been originally anticipated. In the meantime, therefore, the factories will be permitted to remain where they are and this will give them more time to look around for an alternative site. Being of over 2,000 sq. ft. they are not entitled to resettlement. There are, moreover, no vacant sites within this or any other cottage area or estate which could be made available for resiting them."
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MR. CHAN SHU-WOON asked the following question:-
"I have received information from many farmers in Wong Chuk Hang complaining that they have been notified to move out within three months from their present possessions without mentioning anything about resettlement or compensation for their losses.
(a) Does the Chairman consider this measure is contrary to the policy of resettlement?
(b) Is there anything the Council can do to help these farmers in Wong Chuk Hang?”
THE COMMISSIONER FOR RESETTLEMENT replied as follows:-
"This question concerns clearance of cultivators in Wong Chuk Hang and it is a pity that the question is not more specific as Wong Chuk Hang is a very large area. I can only conclude, however, that you are referring to the 7 families (altogether 31 persons) who are cultivating under one permit approximately 14,000 sq. ft. of Crown Land to the east of the Barrack rooms of the Police Training School. The area is required for an extension to the Police Training School and 3 months' notice of proposed cancellation of the permit was issued by letter to the permittee on the 23rd March, 1961.
These farmers have been on the site since prior to October 1954 so they will in fact receive a disturbance allowance and crop compensation but the exact amount will be dependent on both the length of cultivation and market prices prevailing for crops.
This is standard practice in the case of cultivated land required for development and is in no way contrary to the Policy of Resettlement.
My remarks as to compensation above would seem to answer the second part of your question."
MOTIONS.
THE CHAIRMAN moved the following motion:
"That the Wells and Water Storage By-laws, 1961 be made under section 26 of the Public Health and Urban Services Ordinance, No. 30 of 1960.”
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MR. CHAN SHU-WOON:-May I ask a supplementary question, Mr. Chairman. May I ask why most of the 42 stalls have been vacant for a number of years?
later.
CHAIRMAN:-I am not aware of the answer. I will let you know
MR. CHAN SHU-WOON asked the following question :
"Mr. Chairman, I have been informed that notice has been given to some owners of factory buildings and domestic buildings in Tung Tau Village, Kowloon City, demand- ing that a portion of their respective buildings shall be demolished within a certain period upon receipt of the notice, in order to give way for the enlargement and construction of the road leading to the adjoining resettle- ment estates. The management of these factories said approval for the use of the sites and the building plans had been granted to them by the authorities concerned prior to the construction of their present premises and they have difficulties in complying with the notice. (a) Is the Chairman aware of these matters? (b) Is it possible to have the proposed road diverted so as not to demolish these buildings, and if it is impossible, then, does the Chairman consider that other sites near these affected buildings could be allocated to them?"
THE COMMISSIONER FOR RESETTLEMENT replied as follows:-
"This question concerns 3 weaving factories located on the north side of Tung Tau Chuen Road, which runs east- wards from Man Sang College. They are within the boundaries of the Tung Tau Cottage Area and have been in operation since 1953.
It is correct that 12 months' warning notice in writing was given to these factories on the 5th July, 1960 informing them that they might be required to vacate the premises at the end of this period on account of road-widening. My friend the Director of Public Works informs me that there can be no question of realigning the road, which is in accordance with the Town Plan approved by the Governor in Council on 6th December, 1960. It is, however, probable that the road-widening will not com- mence as early as had been originally anticipated. In the meantime, therefore, the factories will be permitted to remain where they are and this will give them more time to look around for an alternative site. Being of
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over 2,000 sq. ft. they are not entitled to resettlement. There are, moreover, no vacant sites within this or any other cottage area or estate which could be made avail- able for resiting them."
MR. CHAN SHU-WOON asked the following question :-
"I have received information from many farmers in Wong Chuk Hang complaining that they have been notified to move out within three months from their present posses- sions without mentioning anything about resettlement or compensation for their losses.
(a) Does the Chairman consider this measure is contrary
to the policy of resettlement?
(b) Is there anything the Council can do to help these
farmers in Wong Chuk Hang?”
THE COMMISSIONER FOR RESETTLEMENT replied as follows:-
"This question concerns clearance of cultivators in Wong Chuk Hang and it is a pity that the question is not more specific as Wong Chuk Hang is a very large area. I can only conclude, however, that you are referring to the 7 families (altogether 31 persons) who are cultivating under one permit approximately 14,000 sq. ft. of Crown Land to the east of the Barrack rooms of the Police Training School. The area is required for an extension to the Police Training School and 3 months' notice of proposed cancellation of the permit was issued by letter to the permittee on the 23rd March, 1961.
These farmers have been on the site since prior to October 1954 so they will in fact receive a disturbance allowance and crop compensation but the exact amount will be dependent on both the length of cultivation and market prices prevailing for crops.
This is standard practice in the case of cultivated land re- quired for development and is in no way contrary to the Policy of Resettlement.
My remarks as to compensation above would seem to answer
the second part of your question."
MOTIONS.
THE CHAIRMAN moved the following motion:
"That the Wells and Water Storage By-laws, 1961 be made under section 26 of the Public Health and Urban Services Ordinance, No. 30 of 1960.”
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.