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Rates and/or government rent payers who have received requisition forms (R1A) issued by the Rating and Valuation Department should complete and return them to the department as soon as possible. People can also complete and return the forms by using the "Electronic Submission of Forms" service provided at the department's website (http://www.rvd.gov.hk).
The department issued about 340,000 R1A forms to rates and/or Government Rent payers last month to obtain information to assist in the determination of rateable values for the next general revaluation, which will take effect on April 1, 2007.
Anyone having difficulty in returning the forms within the specified period must apply in writing for an extension before the expiry of the period stipulated and should state their reasons.
Anyone who knowingly makes a false statement or refuses to furnish particulars requested in the form will be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a maximum fine of $25,000 or $10,000 respectively and, in addition, a fine equivalent to three times their rates and/or government rent undercharged.
Rates and/or government rent payers who need help in completing the form can call the number printed on the form, or visit the department at 15/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon. The department's website also provides answers to commonly asked questions on completion of the form.
Ends/Friday, September 15, 2006
Issued at HKT 11:01
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