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     The Transport Department (TD) announced today (October 20) that the application numbers of the 1 500 personalised vehicle registration mark (PVRM) applications selected by lot for the 49th exercise have been published on its website (www.td.gov.hk/en/public_services/vehicle_registration_mark/pvrm_application/index.html) and posted on the notice boards of the TD’s licensing offices.
 
     “The applicants have already been sent an acknowledgement of receipt bearing an application number. They may check the list to see whether their applications have been selected. Applicants will also be notified of the ballot results by post in batches,” a department spokesman said.

     The department will later check the proposed PVRMs selected against the basic combination requirements. If, among the selected applications, more than one applicant proposes the same PVRM, only the one on which the lot falls first out of those applications will be further processed.
 
     If the selected PVRMs meet the basic requirements, the department will send notices by registered mail to the applicants in batches, requiring them to pay a deposit of $5,000 within the period specified in the notice. If an applicant fails to pay the deposit within that period, his or her application will be cancelled automatically and will not be further processed.
 
     Upon receipt of the deposit, the Commissioner for Transport will determine, with the assistance of a vetting committee, whether an application should be approved or rejected. PVRMs approved in the 49th exercise will be put up for auction in batches. Auction details will be published in newspapers and on the TD’s website in due course.
 
     For enquiries, applicants can call TD Hotline at 2804 2600. read more

     The Chief Executive has reappointed Mr Michael John Hartmann, a former Non-Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal, as Chairman of the Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) for a term of three years from December 1, 2023, to Novembe… read more

     A spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) said today (October 20) that with the amended Fixed Penalty (Public Cleanliness and Obstruction) Ordinance (Cap. 570) (Fixed Penalty Ordinance) coming into effect on Sunday (October 22), the department has stepped up publicity and educational work to remind public of the new fixed penalty levels. Members of the public are urged to observe the law and to maintain a hygienic environment through concerted efforts.

     Upon commencement of the amended Fixed Penalty Ordinance, the level of fixed penalty for depositing of litter or waste, spitting, displaying bills or posters without permission in public places, and fouling of street by dog faeces will be raised to $3,000, while the fixed penalty level for shopfront extension and illegal disposal of construction waste or a large amount of other wastes will be raised to $6,000.

     The Government has been reminding public of the new fixed penalty levels and the commencement date through various channels including Announcements in the Public Interest on TV and radio, as well as advertisements on public transport, etc. The FEHD has further disseminated the relevant messages to members of the public through social media content, displaying banners and posters and distributing promotional leaflets in collaboration with members of the local community. Staff of the FEHD has recently carried out publicity and educational work in various districts. Promotional leaflets were distributed to foreign domestic helpers, retail shops and other members of the public, appealing to them to abide by the law and to support to the Government’s work for achieving continuous improvement in environmental hygiene and cityscape.
 
     The spokesman said the FEHD has formulated enforcement guidelines, which will be regularly updated and enhanced. Furthermore, in order to assist frontline staff in carrying out their duties, the department has also enhanced the training and equipment for frontline staff.

            

     The 2023 final register for the Rural Representative Election (RRE) was published today (October 20). The final register contains the particulars of the registered electors of Existing Villages, Indigenous Villages, Compos… read more

     Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) will co-host the "Greater Bay Area New Era: Insurance for the Future" Hong Kong Insurance Industry Online Live Recruitment Event today (October 20) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Fe… read more