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The following is issued on behalf of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority:
The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) today (February 26) obtained three orders in the District Court for payment of outstanding MPF contributions of about $299,000 against three employers. The MPFA also pursued a claim in the Small Claims Tribunal for about $10,000 on behalf of two employees, who were owed MPF contributions by their employer.
The District Court today issued judgment against Fidelity Concept Development Limited trading as Royal Plaza Restaurant, Adrian Construction Limited formerly known as Adrian Engineering Limited and New Jade Roasted Goose & Seafood Restaurant Limited. The defendants were ordered to pay the MPFA $163,808.93, $68,743.42 and $66,607.83, being mandatory contributions in arrears and surcharges payable to 44, seven and 31 employees.
At the tribunal's hearing, LCK International Wealth Planning Limited, did not appear at today's hearing and was ordered to pay the MPFA $11,713.63, being mandatory contributions in arrears and surcharges payable.
The amounts both awarded at the District Court and the tribunal will be reimbursed to the employees¡¦ MPF accounts as soon as they are received by the MPFA. The District Court ordered the defendants each to pay costs of $930. The tribunal ordered the defendant to pay costs of $165.
Ends/Friday, February 26, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:30
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