The Government announced today (March 26) the Chief Executive's appointment of Mr Charles Peter Manzoni, SC, as the Chairman of the Deposit Protection Appeals Tribunal (the Tribunal) for a term of three years with effect from April 1, 2021.
 
     A Government spokesperson said, "We thank Mr Anthony Kenneth Houghton, SC, the outgoing Chairman, for his service and contribution in the past years. We are confident that Mr Manzoni, with his expertise and experience, will contribute to the effective operation of the Tribunal."
 
     The Tribunal is established under the Deposit Protection Scheme Ordinance (Cap. 581) to hear appeals from depositors or member banks of the Deposit Protection Scheme who are aggrieved by certain decisions made by the Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board or the Monetary Authority in relation to the Scheme.
 
     The above appointment was gazetted today (March 26).

     The Government gazetted today (March 26) the proposed road works to provide infrastructure necessary for the planned developments during the initial stage at Yuen Long South.

     Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plan and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours:

Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, 
G/F, Harbour Building, 
38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong

Yuen Long Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, 
G/F, Yuen Long District Office Building, 
269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long, New Territories

District Lands Office, Yuen Long, 
9/F, Yuen Long Government Offices, 
2 Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long, New Territories

     The gazette notice, scheme, plan, resumption plan and location plan are available at www.thb.gov.hk/eng/psp/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.htm.

     Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Housing an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means:
 

• By post or by hand to the Transport and Housing Bureau's drop-in box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays);
• By fax to 2868 4643; or
• By email to gazettethb@thb.gov.hk.

     A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Housing not later than May 25, 2021.

     The Government gazetted today (March 26) the proposed construction of a lift and pedestrian walkway system connecting Saddle Ridge Garden and Sai Sha Road to provide a safe, comfortable and convenient pedestrian link.

     Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plans and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours:

Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, 
G/F, Harbour Building, 
38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong

Sha Tin Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,
G/F, Sha Tin Government Offices,
1 Sheung Wo Che Road, Sha Tin, New Territories

District Lands Office, Sha Tin,
11/F, Sha Tin Government Offices,
1 Sheung Wo Che Road, Sha Tin, New Territories 

     The gazette notice, scheme, plans, Plan for Creation of Easements or Other Permanent Rights and location plan are available at www.thb.gov.hk/eng/psp/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.htm.

     Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Housing an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means:
 

• By post or by hand to the Transport and Housing Bureau's drop-in box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays);
• By fax to 2868 4643; or
• By email to gazettethb@thb.gov.hk.

     A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Housing not later than May 25, 2021.

     The Government gazetted today (March 26) the proposed construction of three covered footbridges to connect existing footbridges on Tai Chung Road and Hoi Shing Road and to extend the footbridge network in the western part of Tsuen Wan town centre.

     Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plan and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours:

Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, 
G/F, Harbour Building, 
38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong

Tsuen Wan Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,
1/F, Tsuen Wan Multi-Storey Carpark Building, 
174-208 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories

District Lands Office, Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing,
10/F, Tsuen Wan Multi-Storey Carpark Building, 
174-208 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories

     The gazette notice, scheme, plan, Plan for Creation of Easements and Other Permanent Rights and location plan are available at www.thb.gov.hk/eng/psp/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.htm.

     Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Housing an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means:
 

• By post or by hand to the Transport and Housing Bureau's drop-in box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays);
• By fax to 2868 4643; or
• By email to gazettethb@thb.gov.hk.

     A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Housing not later than May 25, 2021.

     The Government announced today (March 26) the re-appointment of Dr Lo Pui-yin and the appointment of Ms Astina Au Sze-ting as members to the Management Committee of the Consumer Legal Action Fund for a term of two years from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023.

     A spokesman for the Government expressed gratitude to Dr Lo for his acceptance of the re-appointment to the Management Committee. Together with the joining of a new member, the Management Committee will continue to manage the Fund effectively to protect consumer interests.

     The spokesman also thanked the outgoing member, Ms Anita Kwok Ying-ying, for her contributions to the Management Committee during her tenure.

     The Consumer Legal Action Fund was established in 1994 to facilitate consumer access to legal remedies by providing legal assistance to consumers in cases involving significant consumer interests.

     The Consumer Council is the trustee of the Fund. The Management Committee assists the Consumer Council in managing the Fund and assessing the eligibility of applications under the Fund.

     The membership of the Management Committee with effect from April 1, 2021, is as follows:

Ms Astina Au Sze-ting
Ms Rebecca Chan Ching-chu
Dr Catherine Chong Shiu-yin
Mr Alex Fan Hoi-kit
Mr Johnny Fee Chung-ming
Mr Richard Khaw Wei-kiang, SC
Miss Queenie Fiona Lau
Dr Lo Pui-yin
Mr Raymond Mak Ka-chun
Mr Alan Ng Man-sang
Ms Gilly Wong Fung-han (ex-officio member)
Mr Selwyn Yu Sing-cheung, SC