Property owner fined over $60,000 for not complying with removal order
An owner was convicted and fined $65,920 in total, of which $25,920 was the fine for the number of days that the offence continued, at the Fanling Magistrates' Courts yesterday (April 28) for failing to comply with a removal order issued under the Buildings Ordinance (BO) (Cap. 123).
The Fanling Magistrates' Courts, the Fanling Law Courts Building
The case involved a door opening formed in the staircase enclosure wall at the cockloft of a composite building on Wo Tai Street, Fanling. As the unauthorised building works (UBWs) were carried out without prior approval and consent from the Buildings Department (BD), a removal order was served on the owner under section 24(1) of the BO.
Failing to comply with the removal order, the owner had been prosecuted by the BD two times and was fined a cumulative total of $24,515 upon convictions by the court. As the owner persisted in not complying with the removal order, he was prosecuted for the third time.
A spokesman for the BD said today (April 29), "UBWs may lead to serious consequences. Owners must comply with removal orders without delay. The BD will continue to take enforcement action against owners who fail to comply with removal orders, including instigation of prosecution, to ensure building and public safety."
Failure to comply with a removal order without reasonable excuse is a serious offence under the BO. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $200,000 and one year's imprisonment, and a further fine of up to $20,000 for each day that the offence continues.
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Hospital Authority Family Medicine Outpatient Services arrangements on Labour Day holiday
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson today (April 29) announced that 15 Family Medicine Clinics (FMCs) will provide public holiday Family Medicine Outpatient Services on the Labour Day holiday (May 1) (see table below). Members of the public may book an appointment through the telephone appointment system, the eHealth mobile app or the "Book FMC" function in the "HA Go" mobile application.
The spokesperson reminds the public to stay vigilant about personal and environmental hygiene during the holiday to avoid spreading diseases. Members of the public who develop respiratory symptoms should wear masks and seek medical advice promptly. The spokesperson emphasises that non-emergency patients should avoid using Accident & Emergency services and instead seek treatment at FMCs, private doctors or 24-hour outpatient services at private hospitals to reduce pressure on public hospital A&Es. Members of the public can visit the Health Bureau's Primary Care Directory www.pcdirectory.gov.hk to choose a family doctor and view related clinic service information.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson appealed to eligible members of the public, especially high-risk groups, to get vaccinated early for seasonal influenza and COVID-19 to reduce the chance of infection for themselves and their family members, as well as to reduce critical cases and deaths.
Family Medicine Outpatient Services arrangements on Labour Day holiday (May 1)
Region
FMCs
Address
General Enquiry
Telephone Booking
Hong Kong Island
Aberdeen Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic
10 Aberdeen Reservoir Road, Aberdeen
2555 0381
3543 5011
Shau Kei Wan Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic
1/F, 8 Chai Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan
2560 0211
3157 0077
Wan Chai Violet Peel Family Medicine Clinic
LG, Tang Shiu Kin Hospital Community Ambulatory Care Centre, 282 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
3553 3116
3157 0000
Kowloon
Kwun Tong Family Medicine Integrated Centre
UG/F, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong
2389 0331
3157 0687
Nam Cheong Family Medicine Clinic
G/F, Treasury Building, 3 Tonkin Street West, Cheung Sha Wan
3742 3876
3543 5795
Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital Family Medicine Clinic
G/F, Out-patient Block, Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital, 118 Shatin Pass Road, Wong Tai Sin
2354 2267
3157 0118
San Po Kong Robert Black Family Medicine Clinic
600 Prince Edward Road East, San Po Kong
2383 3311
3157 0113
Yau Ma Tei Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic
1/F, 145 Battery Street, Yau Ma Tei
2272 2400
3157 0880
New Territories
Lek Yuen Family Medicine Clinic
G/F, 9 Lek Yuen Street, Sha Tin
2692 8730
3157 0972
North District Family Medicine Integrated Centre
3/F, North District Community Health Centre Building, 3 Wai Wo Street, Sheung Shui
2957 5186
3157 0965
Tai Po Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic
G/F, 37 Ting Kok Road, Tai Po
2664 2039
3157 0906
Tseung Kwan O (Po Ning Road) Family Medicine Clinic
G/F, 28 Po Ning Road, Tseung Kwan O
2191 1083
3157 0660
Tsuen Wan Lady Trench Family Medicine Clinic
213 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan
2614 4789
3157 0107
Tuen Mun Family Medicine Clinic
11 Tsing Yin Street, San Hui, Tuen Mun
2452 9111
3543 0886
Yuen Long Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic
269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long
2443 8511
3543 5007
The Hospital Authority (HA), Photo by Bastille Post
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