​An owner was convicted and fined $59,350 in total, of which $44,350 was the fine for the number of days that the offence continued, at the Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts on Tuesday (June 30) for failing to comply with a removal order issued under the Buildings Ordinance (BO) (Cap. 123).

     The case involved an unauthorised structure of about 25 square metres on the roof of a commercial building on Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui. 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 owner under section 24(1) of the BO. For failing to comply with the removal order, the owner was prosecuted by the BD.

     A spokesman for the BD said today (July 3), "UBWs may lead to serious consequences. Owners must comply with removal orders without delay. The BD will continue to take stringent 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/Friday, July 3, 2026
Issued at HKT 16:45

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