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Written by: Wang Jieen
2021-06-29 12:08
Last update date: 2021-06-29 12:08
The Office of The Ombudsman stated today (29th) that illegal construction of village houses in the New Territories is quite common, so it will take the initiative to investigate the government's enforcement actions against illegal construction of village houses in the New Territories, including small houses, in order to review the Buildings Department and Lands Administration. The administrative measures and effectiveness of the General Administration.
In addition, the Ombudsman will also investigate the physical certification requirements of the Transport Department on applicants or holders of driving licenses.
Initially, it was discovered that although the department advised doctors to perform physical examinations for driver license applicants aged 70 or above, it did not require doctors to perform any specified examination items for the applicant before completing the "Physical Examination Certificate".
The Ombudsman welcomes members of the public to submit their opinions in writing to the Office of The Ombudsman on the above issues on or before July 29.
The Ombudsman Zhao Huixian invited the public to provide information or opinions on the enforcement actions taken by the government against illegal construction projects in the New Territories exempted buildings.
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The Ombudsman Zhao Huixian announced the launch of two active investigations, including a review of the enforcement actions taken by the government against illegal structures in village houses in the New Territories.
The PCPD stated that in 2012, the Buildings Department implemented a new enforcement policy against illegal structures in village houses in the New Territories. It must determine the priority of the enforcement of new and existing illegal structures in New Territories village houses in accordance with the severity and risk.
However, the enforcement policy has been implemented for more than 9 years. The Commissioner’s Office believes that illegal construction of village houses in the New Territories is still quite common, so it will review the administrative measures and effectiveness of the Buildings Department and the Lands Department.
The Ombudsman Zhao Huixian invites the public to provide information or opinions on the requirements of the Transport Department for the physical certification of driving license applicants/holders.
(Photo of the Office of The Ombudsman)
The Transport Department requires elderly drivers to obtain a license for medical examination but did not specify the inspection items
In addition, Zhao Huixian also announced the launch of a proactive investigation to review the physical certification requirements of the Transport Department for driving license applicants or holders.
According to the current regulations, applicants aged 70 or above must provide a "Physical Examination Certificate" filled out and signed by a registered doctor when applying for a new or renewing driver's license, proving that the applicant's health is suitable for driving.
The Office of the Ombudsman’s preliminary investigation found that although the Transport Department advised doctors to fill in the "Physical Examination Certificate" for driving license applicants aged 70 or above, the scope of the medical examination should be performed, but it did not require doctors to apply before filling out the certificate. Persons carry out any specified inspection items.
The Commissioner’s Office will investigate relevant issues, examine whether the Transport Department’s requirements for driving license applicants or holders are appropriate, and make recommendations for improvement when necessary.
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