New Territories
The administration of the New Territories is in the charge of a District Commissioner, assisted by a District Officer for each of the three districts: Yuen Long in the west, Taipo in the north and east, and the Southern District. The District Officers for Yuen Long and Taipo each sit as Magistrates three days a week, on alternate days, and hear debt cases. Much of the time of District Officers is occupied in hearing disputes concerning land, in which sphere they have With the help of powers similar to those of the Supreme Court. the Medical and Health Officer, the Department is responsible in the New Territories for much of the work done in the city by the Urban Council.
Other Departments
The Government Statistician is responsible for the production of any statistical matter required by any department of government.
The Commissioner of Registration is responsible for the registra- tion of persons and the issue of identity cards under the Registration of Persons Ordinance, 1949.
The Quartering Authority is responsible generally for the alloca- tion of accommodation within government and for the requisition of premises.
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