Section 33
Arrangements or removal, and care of heritage site
of State Heritage Enactment 2017
(1)
Where a heritage site is situated on an alienated land, the Director may, in consultation with the Council –
(a)
make arrangements with the owner or occupier for the inspection, maintenance, conservation and preservation of the heritage site;
(b)
purchase or lease the heritage site;
(c)
acquire the heritage site in accordance with the provisions of the
Land Acquisition Ordinance 1969 [Cap. 69], for a public purpose;
or
(d)
remove the whole or any part of a building or monument on the heritage site.
(2)
Where the owner or occupier agrees to such arrangements under paragraph (1)(a), the Director may make a contribution towards the costs of carrying out any works of repair or conservation which is deemed necessary.
(3)
Where a contribution towards the costs of carrying out the works is made, such works shall be carried out in accordance with the direction of the Director.
(4)
The Director shall make good any damage done to the site or monument by the removal of any building or monument under paragraph 1(d) and may agree to the payment of any compensation to the owner of the site.
(5)
Any dispute as to the amount of compensation shall be referred to the
Minister whose decision shall be final.
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