​Two co-owners were convicted and fined $118,200 in total, of which $112,200 was the fine for the number of days that the offence continued, at the Shatin Magistrates' Courts yesterday (November 26) for failing to comply with a removal order issued under the Buildings Ordinance (BO) (Cap. 123).

     The case involved three roller shutters at the front/rear doors and the removal of the protected lobby and wall separating the premises from the carpark of an industrial building at Shing Wan Road, Sha Tin. As the unauthorised building works (UBWs) were carried out without prior approval and consent from the Buildings Department (BD), a removal order was served on the owners under section 24(1) of the BO. Failing to comply with the removal order, the owners were prosecuted by the BD.

     A spokesman for the BD said today (November 27), "UBWs may lead to serious consequences. Owners must comply with removal orders without delay. The BD will continue to take enforcement action against owners who fail to comply with removal orders, including instigation of prosecution, to ensure building and public safety."

     Failure to comply with a removal order without reasonable excuse is a serious offence under the BO. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $200,000 and one year's imprisonment, and a further fine of up to $20,000 for each day that the offence continues.

Ends/Thursday, November 27, 2025
Issued at HKT 15:00

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