Cap. 128 sub. leg. A

Land Registration Regulations(Cap. 128, section 28) [8 June 1981](Format changes—E.R. 6 of 2019) 1. Citation These regulations may be cited as the Land Registration Regulations. 2. Interpretation In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—A3 size (A3尺寸) means a size measuring 297 mm by 420 mm; (20 of 2002 s. 5)A4 size (A4尺寸) means a size measuring 210 mm by 297 mm;by post (郵遞) includes by courier service (and whether or not the courier service is provided by the Government); (20 of 2002 s. 5)computer (電腦) has the meaning assigned by section 22A of the Evidence Ordinance (Cap. 8); (L.N. 211 of 1986; 2 of 1999 s. 6)computer printout (電腦印製本) means any document produced by a register computer; (L.N. 211 of 1986)instrument (文書) includes any deed, conveyance, lis pendens, judgment or other instrument in writing; (56 of 1992 s. 17)lot (地段) includes a section and subsection of a lot;lot number (地段編號) means—(a) in the case of a lot, the designation and number by which the lot is described in the Government lease under which it is held from the Government; or (29 of 1998 s. 105)(b) in the case of a section or subsection of a lot, the designation and number by which the section or subsection is described in the instrument by which it came into existence as such;memorial (註冊摘要) means a memorial required to be delivered under regulation 5(1);memorial number (註冊摘要編號) means the number assigned to a memorial under regulation 10; (L.N. 211 of 1986)Property Reference Number (物業參考編號), in relation to any land and premises, means an identification number—(a) assigned by the Land Registrar to the portion of the record of a register computer kept by him for the purposes of regulation 14 for the land and premises; and(b) shown on the record; (20 of 2002 s. 5)register card (註冊資料卡), in relation to a memorial, means a register card kept and maintained—(a) in the Land Registry by the Land Registrar for the land and premises affected by the instrument to which the memorial relates; and(b) for entering in accordance with regulation 14 particulars of the memorial before a register computer was used for entering such particulars; (20 of 2002 s. 5)register computer (註冊電腦) means a computer forming part of a system of recording the particulars referred to in regulations 10(d)(i), 14(1) and 18(2)(b). (L.N. 211 of 1986; L.N. 353 of 1994; L.N. 584 of 1995) (L.N. 445 of 1996; 20 of 2002 s. 5) 3. (Repealed L.N. 353 of 1994) 4. Opening of Land Registry to the public (1) Subject to paragraph (2), such part of the Land Registry as may be set aside for the purpose by the Land Registrar shall be open to the public—(a) between 9 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. on Monday to Friday other than a public holiday for the purpose of delivering instruments for registration; and(b) between 9 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. and between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday to Friday other than a public holiday for other purposes. (L.N. 353 of 1994; L.N. 36 of 2007)(2) The Land Registrar may in his discretion vary the hours of opening under paragraph (1).(3) Except as provided by and in accordance with this regulation no part of the Land Registry shall be open to the public.(4) The Land Registrar shall place and maintain a notice at or near the entrance to the Land Registry indicating the part or parts of the Land Registry open to the public and the hours during which such part or parts are open.(8 of 1993 s. 30) 5. Delivery and form of memorial (1) Registration of an instrument under the Ordinance shall be effected by delivering into the Land Registry such instrument together with a memorial thereof in the form specified and provided by the Land Registrar and by compliance with the Ordinance and these regulations. (L.N. 353 of 1994; 20 of 2002 s. 5) (2) A memorial shall, unless the Land Registrar otherwise permits, be on paper of A4 size. (L.N. 211 of 1986; L.N. 445 of 1996)(3) Delivery of an instrument and memorial into the Land Registry may be effected by—(a) personal delivery; or(b) sending the instrument and memorial by post. (L.N. 353 of 1994) (4) Subject to paragraph (5), the delivery of an instrument or memorial into the Land Registry by post shall be regarded as having been effected when the instrument or memorial is received by the Land Registrar. (L.N. 353 of 1994) (5) For the purposes of these regulations, the date of receipt of an instrument or memorial sent to the Land Registrar by post shall—(a) where the instrument or memorial is received by the Land Registrar before 1.30 p.m. on any day on which the Land Registry is open to the public, be that day;(b) where the instrument or memorial is received by the Land Registrar— (L.N. 36 of 2007)(i) after 1.30 p.m. on any day on which the Land Registry is open to the public; or(ii) on any day on which the Land Registry is not open to the public, be deemed to be the next following day on which the Land Registry is open to the public. (L.N. 353 of 1994; L.N. 36 of 2007) (8 of 1993 s. 30) 6. Particulars to be contained in memorial (1) Subject to paragraph (2), a memorial shall contain the following particulars—(a) the date of the instrument;(b) the nature and object thereof;(c) the names (including the names in the Chinese language if known) of the parties or other relevant persons and their respective shares in, and capacities in relation to, the land and premises affected or intended to be affected; (20 of 2002 s. 5)(d) a description of the land and premises affected or intended to be affected, including the lot number and address (including the address in the Chinese language if known); (20 of 2002 s. 5)(e) the consideration (if any);(ea) the undivided shares in the land (if any); (20 of 2002 s. 5)(eb) the Property Reference Number (if any) for the land and premises to which the instrument relates; (20 of 2002 s. 5)(f) the memorial number of—(i) any mortgage or charge being reassigned or discharged;(ii) any agreement being cancelled or the rights under which are being assigned;(iii) any lease, sublease or tenancy agreement being cancelled, surrendered or assigned;(iv) any agreement pursuant to which the assignment the subject of the memorial has been effected; and(v) any other instrument being discharged, cancelled or otherwise satisfied by the instrument the subject of the memorial; (L.N. 211 of 1986; 20 of 2002 s. 5)(fa) immediately before the number of the memorial as specified in subparagraph (f), the district code identifier for the land and premises to which the instrument relates if, and only if, the memorial concerned were delivered into the Land Registry before the commencement* of this subparagraph; and (20 of 2002 s. 5)(g) the solicitors code. (L.N. 211 of 1986)(2) A memorial of an instrument being a lis pendens, judgment or order shall contain the following particulars— (56 of 1992 s. 17)(a) the date of the instrument;(b) the nature and action number thereof;(c) the names (including the names in the Chinese language if known) of the parties and their respective shares in, and capacities in relation to, the land and premises affected or intended to be affected; (20 of 2002 s. 5)(d) the sum (if any) thereby claimed, recovered or secured; (56 of 1992 s. 17)(e) a description of the land and premises affected or intended to be affected, including the lot number and address (including the address in the Chinese language if known); (20 of 2002 s. 5)(ea) the undivided shares in the land (if any); (20 of 2002 s. 5)(eb) the Property Reference Number (if any) for the land and premises to which the instrument relates; (20 of 2002 s. 5)(f) the memorial number of the lis pendens, judgment or charging order being satisfied or discharged by the instrument the subject of the memorial; (L.N. 211 of 1986; 56 of 1992 s. 17; 20 of 2002 s. 5)(fa) immediately before the number of the memorial as specified in subparagraph (f), the district code identifier for the land and premises to which the instrument relates if, and only if, the memorial concerned were delivered into the Land Registry before the commencement* of this subparagraph; and (20 of 2002 s. 5)(g) the solicitors code. (L.N. 211 of 1986)(3) Where there are more instruments than one for perfecting a conveyance or security affecting the same land and premises, all such instruments shall be stated in one and the same memorial, in which it shall be sufficient to describe such land and premises only once.(4) In this regulation—address (地址) includes the name of the street and the number of the premises;district code identifier (地區標識代號), in relation to any land and premises, means an identification number, or letter or letters of the alphabet, or any combination thereof, assigned by the Land Registrar to a memorial delivered into the Land Registry immediately before the commencement* of paragraphs (1)(fa) and (2)(fa); (20 of 2002 s. 5)solicitors code (律師代號) means the code assigned by the Land Registrar to a solicitor or firm of solicitors for the purpose of this regulation. (L.N. 211 of 1986; 8 of 1993 s. 30)(L.N. 211 of 1986) Editorial Note: * Commencement date: 12 February 2005. 7. Verification of memorial Every memorial shall be verified—(a) by the oath of some competent person taken before a commissioner for oaths; (47 of 1997 s. 10)(b) by the certificate of a solicitor; (L.N. 353 of 1994)(c) where the memorial has been prepared in the Land Registry for a department of the Government, by the certificate of the Land Registrar; (20 of 2002 s. 5)(d) where the memorial has been prepared by a Government department and relates to an instrument which arises from or is related to the performance of the functions of that department, by the certificate of a public officer authorized by the head of the department for this purpose; or (L.N. 353 of 1994)(e) by the certificate of a person authorized for this purpose by the Chief Justice, (L.N. 353 of 1994)in such form, respectively, as the Land Registrar may specify or approve.(8 of 1993 s. 30) 8. Plans (1) Any plan mentioned in and attached to or endorsed on an instrument delivered for registration shall be so coloured, hatched or cross-hatched that such colouring, hatching or cross-hatching may be identified, in the manner provided by this regulation, by the imaging method. (L.N. 584 of 1995; 20 of 2002 s. 5)(2) A copy of any such plan which is larger than A3 size—(a) shall be attached to the memorial of the instrument to which it relates; and(b) may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of by the Land Registrar in such manner as he thinks fit after it has been recorded by the imaging method in accordance with paragraph (1). (20 of 2002 s. 5)(3) Any colour, other than black and white, on any such plan and copy thereof shall be—(a) identified by the marking specified in respect of such colour in the Second Schedule;(b) if the colour does not appear in the Second Schedule, identified by its name in full on the plan and the copy. (20 of 2002 s. 5)(4) Unless the Land Registrar otherwise permits, any such plan shall be of A4 size. (20 of 2002 s. 5)(5) (Repealed 20 of 2002 s. 5)(8 of 1993 s. 30) 9. Size and form of instruments (1) Subject to paragraph (1A), an instrument (including a copy thereof) delivered for registration shall— (20 of 2002 s. 5)(a) unless the Land Registrar otherwise permits, be on paper of A4 size; (L.N. 445 of 1996)(b) contain, where practicable—(i) in the case of an individual signing the instrument—(A) his identity card number if he is the holder of an identity card;(B) in any other case, particulars of a travel document of which he is the holder;(ii) in the case of a company executing the instrument—(A) the number by which it is registered under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) or under a former Companies Ordinance as defined by section 2(1) of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622); or(B) if sub-subparagraph (A) does not apply, particulars of its incorporation or establishment sufficient to identify the company; (20 of 2002 s. 5; 28 of 2012 ss. 912 & 920)(c) be bound, to the satisfaction of the Land Registrar, in such a manner as to enable the instrument to be satisfactorily recorded on microfilm or by the imaging method in accordance with regulation 14(2); and (8 of 1993 s. 30)(d) unless the Land Registrar otherwise permits, be printed or written in black ink on one side only of white paper or azure ledger paper. (L.N. 445 of 1996)(1A) A copy of an instrument may only be delivered for registration instead of the instrument if—(a) the instrument belongs to a class of instruments specified in column 1 of Schedule 3 and the copy is certified, by the person or in the manner, if any, specified opposite thereto in column 2 of that Schedule, to be such a copy; or(b) the Land Registrar so permits in writing and the copy is certified, by a person or in a manner satisfactory to the Land Registrar, to be such a copy. (20 of 2002 s. 5)(1B) The Land Registrar may, by notice published in the Gazette, amend Schedule 3. (20 of 2002 s. 5)(2) The type or other writing in an instrument (or a copy thereof) delivered for registration shall be of such quality as to enable the contents thereof to be satisfactorily recorded on microfilm or by the imaging method in accordance with regulation 14(2). (20 of 2002 s. 5)(3) In this regulation—identity card (身分證) means an identity card issued under the Registration of Persons Ordinance (Cap. 177); (L.N. 36 of 2007)identity card number (身分證號碼) means the reference number appearing on an identity card; (L.N. 36 of 2007)travel document (旅行證件) means a travel document within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap. 115). (20 of 2002 s. 5)(L.N. 584 of 1995) 10. Procedure upon receipt of instrument and memorial Upon receiving an instrument and memorial delivered under and in accordance with regulation 5 the Land Registrar shall—(a) number the memorial according to the order of time in which it is received;(b) give a receipt to the person by whom the instrument and memorial were delivered for the instrument and memorial specifying the date of the receipt of the instrument and memorial and the memorial number;(c) either—(i) record on the instrument and memorial—(A) the date of the receipt of the instrument and memorial; and(B) the memorial number; or(ii) record on a gum label the particulars mentioned in subparagraph (i) and affix such gum label to the instrument and memorial; and (L.N. 445 of 1996)(d) either—(i) if he is satisfied that the land or premises to which the Property Reference Number (if any) specified in the memorial relates is the same land or premises to which the memorial relates, or that the address specified in the memorial of the land or premises corresponds with the address of the land or premises specified on the portion of the record of a register computer kept by him for the purposes of regulation 14 for the land or premises, enter— (20 of 2002 s. 5)(A) the memorial number;(B) the date of the instrument to which the memorial relates;(C) the date of delivery;(D) the names of the parties or other relevant persons; and(E) the consideration (if any), on a portion of the record in the register computer kept for the purposes of this regulation for the land or premises to which the instrument relates; or(ii) in any other case, enter the date of the receipt of the instrument and memorial number on an index of land and premises maintained by the Land Registrar for the purposes of this regulation. (20 of 2002 s. 5)(L.N. 353 of 1994) 11. Keeping of temporary index Until such time as particulars of an instrument delivered for registration are entered on a register computer, the index referred to in regulation 10(d)(ii) shall be kept by the Land Registrar in a secure place in the Land Registry for future reference when required.(L.N. 353 of 1994; 20 of 2002 s. 5) 12. Memorial Day Book (1) The following particulars of every memorial shall as soon as practicable be entered by the Land Registrar, in regular succession according to the memorial number, in a book or computer kept for the purpose to be known as a Memorial Day Book, that is to say— (20 of 2002 s. 5)(a) the memorial number;(b) the date of the instrument to which the memorial relates;(c) the date of delivery;(d) the nature of the instrument;(e) the lot number of the land;(f) the share or interest therein affected;(g) the Property Reference Number (if any); (20 of 2002 s. 5)(h) the name and description of the place where the land and premises are situate;(i) the consideration (if any);(j) the stamp duty (if any); and(k) any other matters that may seem to the Land Registrar to be relevant.(2) Until such time as all instruments recorded therein are registered under regulation 14, the Memorial Day Book shall be kept by the Land Registrar in a secure place in the Land Registry for future reference when required.(8 of 1993 s. 30) 13. Scrutiny of instrument and memorial The Land Registrar shall scrutinize every instrument delivered for registration and the memorial thereof, and shall ensure that the particulars required by regulation 6 are accurately contained in the memorial.(8 of 1993 s. 30) 14. Procedure where memorial complies with regulations (1) Subject to regulation 15, the Land Registrar shall in respect of every memorial, as soon as practicable enter the following particulars on a portion of the record of a register computer kept by him for the purpose of this regulation for the land and premises affected by the instrument to which the memorial relates, that is to say— (L.N. 211 of 1986; L.N. 353 of 1994; 20 of 2002 s. 5)(a) the memorial number;(b) the date of the instrument to which the memorial relates;(c) the date of registration;(d) the consideration (if any);(e) the name or names of the party or parties in whose favour the instrument is made;(f) in the case of an instrument particulars of which are entered as an encumbrance, the nature of the instrument; and(g) any other matters that may seem to the Land Registrar to be relevant.(1A) (Repealed 20 of 2002 s. 5)(2) When the requirements of paragraph (1) have been complied with the Land Registrar shall sign a certificate of registration on the instrument or have his printed signature on a certificate of registration affixed to the instrument, whereupon registration shall be deemed to be completed, and the instrument together with the memorial thereof shall then be recorded by him on 16 mm black and white microfilm or by the imaging method. (L.N. 353 of 1994; L.N. 445 of 1996; 20 of 2002 s. 5)(2A) (Repealed 20 of 2002 s. 5)(2B) The Land Registrar shall cause a plan mentioned in and attached to or endorsed on the instrument to be imaged in colour upon completion of registration. (20 of 2002 s. 5)(3) When the requirements of paragraph (2) have been complied with, the Land Registrar shall—(a) (Repealed 20 of 2002 s. 5)(b) send by post—(i) a notice in writing that registration of the instrument to which the memorial relates has been completed; and(ii) such instrument,to the person by whom it was delivered. (L.N. 353 of 1994)(3A) The Land Registrar may at any time record by using the imaging method the microfilm record referred to in paragraph (2). (L.N. 584 of 1995)(4) A microfilm or image record referred to in paragraphs (2) and (3A) shall be kept by the Land Registrar in a secure place in the Land Registry for future reference when required. (5) Any person who collects a registered instrument shall sign for the instrument in a book to be kept in the Land Registry by the Land Registrar for the purpose.(8 of 1993 s. 30; L.N. 584 of 1995) 15. Procedure where instrument is withheld from registration (1) Where, in respect of any memorial, plan or instrument delivered for registration, either—(a) the Land Registrar is not satisfied as to any of the matters specified in section 23 of the Ordinance; or(b) the person who so delivered the instrument requests the Land Registrar to do so,the Land Registrar shall withhold the instrument from registration.(2) Where under paragraph (1) an instrument is withheld from registration, the Land Registrar shall—(a) enter on a docket the reasons why such instrument has been withheld;(b) keep a copy of the instrument, together with copies of the memorial and plans (if any) relating thereto, in such form and by such method as the Land Registrar thinks fit; and(c) either—(i) send by post the instrument together with the memorial and plans (if any) relating thereto and a notice that the instrument has been withheld from registration to the person by whom it was delivered; or(ii) at the request of the person who delivered the instrument, permit the person to collect the instrument in accordance with paragraph (3).(3) Any person who collects an instrument withheld from registration shall—(a) at the same time collect the memorial and plans (if any) relating thereto;(b) acknowledge receipt of such instrument, memorial and plans (if any) by signing and dating in a book of record kept by the Land Registrar for the purposes of this regulation; and(c) collect and retain the docket.(4) If an instrument collected by or sent by post to the person by whom it was delivered under paragraph (2) or (3) is redelivered for registration, such instrument, together with the memorial and plans (if any) relating thereto shall be scrutinized by the Land Registrar, and the Land Registrar shall—(a) if he is satisfied in respect of such instrument, memorial and plans (if any) as to the matters specified in section 23 of the Ordinance, proceed to register the instrument in accordance with regulation 14; or(b) if he is not so satisfied, withhold the instrument from registration.(5) The Land Registrar may destroy or otherwise dispose of any copy of an instrument kept under paragraph (2)(b), together with copies of the memorial and plans (if any) relating thereto so kept—(a) if the instrument—(i) is redelivered for registration; or(ii) is registered; and(b) in such manner as the Land Registrar thinks fit.(6) Paragraphs (2), (3), (4) and (5) shall apply in respect of any instrument withheld under paragraph (4)(b).(20 of 2002 s. 5) 16. Date of registration Registration of an instrument when completed shall take effect from the date recorded on the memorial thereof or from the date recorded on the gum label affixed to the memorial thereof, as the case may be, under regulation 10(c), and such record together with the certificate of registration referred to in regulation 14(2) shall be evidence of the registration of such instrument, and of the date of registration.(L.N. 445 of 1996) 17. (Repealed 20 of 2002 s. 5) 18. Recording of old memorials and register cards, etc. (1) The Land Registrar shall, as soon as practicable after the commencement* of the Land Registration (Amendment) Regulation 1995 (L.N. 584 of 1995), record—(a) on 16 mm black and white microfilm; or(b) by the imaging method,the memorial of every instrument registered prior to—(i) in the case of a memorial of an instrument registered in the Land Registry, other than the New Territories Land Registry, the commencement* of that Regulation; or(ii) in the case of a memorial of an instrument registered in the New Territories Land Registry, the date, or the latter of the dates if more than one date, appointed by the Land Registrar under regulation 14(2A).(2) The Land Registrar shall, as soon as practicable after the commencement* of the Land Registration (Amendment) Regulation 1995 (L.N. 584 of 1995)—(a) record on 16 mm black and white microfilm every register card kept by him in the Land Registry, other than the New Territories Land Registry; and(b) enter the particulars of every register card kept by him in the New Territories Land Registry on a portion of the record in a register computer kept for the purpose of this regulation for the land and the premises to which the register card relates.(3) The Land Registrar may at any time record by using the imaging method the microfilm record of every memorial referred to in paragraph (1).(4) The microfilm or image record of every memorial referred to in paragraph (1), the microfilm record of every register card referred to in paragraph (2) and the image record of the microfilm record referred to in paragraph (3) shall be deposited and kept by the Land Registrar in a secure place in the Land Registry for future reference when required.(5) In this regulation, New Territories Land Registry (新界區土地註冊處) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 as in force immediately before the commencement# of section 60(a) of the Schedule to the Land Registration (Amendment) Ordinance 2002 (20 of 2002). (20 of 2002 s. 5)(L.N. 584 of 1995) Editorial Note: * Commencement date: 22 December 1995. # Commencement date: 12 February 2005. 18A. Colour imaging of old copy plan attached to or endorsed on an instrument (1) The Land Registrar shall record by the colour imaging method the copy of every coloured plan mentioned in and attached to or endorsed on an instrument registered in the Land Registry before the commencement† of this regulation.(2) The image record of the copy of a coloured plan referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deposited and kept by the Land Registrar in a secure place in the Land Registry for future reference when required.(3) Where a record has been made under paragraph (1) of the copy of a coloured plan referred to in that paragraph, the Land Registrar may destroy or otherwise dispose of the copy in such manner as he thinks fit.(20 of 2002 s. 5) Editorial Note: † Commencement date: 12 December 2002. 19. Disposal of memorials and register cards after recording The Land Registrar may—(a) where any memorial has been recorded on microfilm or by the imaging method in accordance with regulation 14(2) or 18(1); or(b) where any register card has been recorded on microfilm or the particulars thereof have been entered on a register computer in accordance with regulation 18(2), destroy or otherwise dispose of such memorial or such register card or part thereof in such manner as he thinks fit.(L.N. 584 of 1995) 20. Correction of memorials (1) Any correction by erasure, interlineation or otherwise in any memorial of an instrument registered under the Ordinance shall—(a) in the case of any such memorial recorded on microfilm, be noted and set forth at length on a copy thereof in the form generally known as a reader-printer hard copy, together with the reasons for making the same;(aa) in the case of any such memorial or the microfilm record thereof recorded by the imaging method, be noted and set forth at length on a copy thereof produced from the image record, together with the reasons for making the same; (L.N. 584 of 1995)(b) in the case of any other such memorial, be noted and set forth at length on the margin thereof, together with the reasons for making the same, (20 of 2002 s. 5)and shall be attested and verified by the signature of the Land Registrar.(2) The Land Registrar shall—(a) record on 16 mm black and white microfilm the duly corrected copy of any memorial referred to in paragraph (1)(a); or (L.N. 584 of 1995)(b) record by the imaging method the duly corrected copy of any memorial referred to in paragraph (1)(aa),and substitute the microfilm or image record of the memorial with the microfilm or image record, as the case may be, of the corrected copy. (L.N. 584 of 1995)(3) The Land Registrar may thereafter destroy or otherwise dispose of the microfilm or the image record for which he has made substitution in such manner as he thinks fit. (L.N. 584 of 1995)(8 of 1993 s. 30) 21. Supply of copies and inspection of Land Registry records (1) The Land Registrar shall, upon request by any person and upon payment of the fees prescribed under the Land Registration Fees Regulations (Cap. 128 sub. leg. B), make available to such person as soon as practicable and during the hours specified for the purpose by the Land Registrar, records of the Land Registry as follows— (L.N. 39 of 1996)(a) in the case of a memorial or instrument—(i) recorded on microfilm, by supplying a copy thereof in the form generally known as a reader-printer hard copy; (20 of 2002 s. 5)(ii) recorded by the imaging method or in any other form, by supplying a copy thereof in such form and by such method as the Land Registrar thinks fit; (L.N. 353 of 1994; L.N. 584 of 1995)(aa) in the case of an instrument, together with the memorial and plans (if any) relating thereto, to which regulation 15(2)(b) applies and the registration of which has not been completed, by supplying the latest copy of the instrument, together with the latest copies of the memorial and plans (if any), kept under that regulation in such form and by such method as the Land Registrar thinks fit; (20 of 2002 s. 5)(b) in the case of a memorial or instrument to which subparagraph (a) does not apply, by producing the same for inspection in the Land Registry or by supplying a photocopy thereof; (L.N. 353 of 1994; L.N. 584 of 1995)(c) in the case of the index of land and premises kept under regulation 11, by making it available for inspection in the Land Registry;(d) in the case of a Memorial Day Book kept under regulation 12, by—(i) producing the Book for inspection in the Land Registry; or (20 of 2002 s. 5)(ii) supplying information relating to an entry in such form and by such method as the Land Registrar thinks fit; (L.N. 39 of 1996)(e) in the case of a register card, by— (20 of 2002 s. 5)(i) supplying a photocopy thereof;(ia) supplying a copy thereof in such form and by such method as the Land Registrar thinks fit; or (L.N. 353 of 1994)(ii) producing the card for inspection in the Land Registry;(ea) in the case of records on a register computer, by supplying—(i) historical and current information; or(ii) current information only,requested in the form of a computer printout or in such other form and by such other method as the Land Registrar thinks fit; (L.N. 353 of 1994)(f) in the case of a copy plan attached to a memorial, by—(i) supplying a photocopy thereof;(ii) (Repealed 20 of 2002 s. 5)(iii) supplying a copy thereof in the form generally known as a reader-printer hard copy; or (20 of 2002 s. 5)(iiia) supplying a copy thereof in such form and by such method as the Land Registrar thinks fit; (L.N. 353 of 1994; 20 of 2002 s. 5)(iv) (Repealed 20 of 2002 s. 5)(g) in the case of a plan deposited in the Land Registry under the provisions of any Ordinance, by producing such plan for inspection in the Land Registry;(h) in the case of a plan referred to but not contained in a Government lease and deposited in the Land Registry under the provisions of such lease, by— (29 of 1998 s. 105)(i) supplying a photocopy of the plan;(ia) supplying a copy thereof in such form and by such method as the Land Registrar thinks fit; or (L.N. 353 of 1994)(ii) producing the plan for inspection in the Land Registry; and(i) in the case of a Government lease, by— (29 of 1998 s. 105)(i) supplying a photocopy thereof;(ii) supplying a copy thereof in the form generally known as a reader-printer hard copy; (20 of 2002 s. 5)(iii) supplying a copy thereof in such other form and by such other method as the Land Registrar thinks fit; or (L.N. 353 of 1994)(iv) producing the Government lease for inspection in the Land Registry. (L.N. 39 of 1996; 29 of 1998 s. 105)(2) The Land Registrar shall not be obliged to make available any book, register, index or other record referred to in paragraph (1) other than in the way prescribed by that paragraph or, where more than one way is so prescribed, in any one such way as he may, in his discretion, decide.(3) The Land Registrar shall not be obliged to make available any book, register, index or other record of the Land Registry other than a record referred to in paragraph (1).(8 of 1993 s. 30; L.N. 353 of 1994) 22. Conduct in the Land Registry (1) Except with the permission of the Land Registrar, no person shall enter or remain in any part of the Land Registry not open to the public.(2) No person shall—(a) smoke in any part of the Land Registry open to the public; or(b) write upon, mark in any way, or alter or interfere with the sequence of, any Land Registry record.(3) The Land Registrar, or any member of the Land Registry staff authorized by him in that behalf, may require any person to leave the Land Registry or any part thereof—(a) who he has reason to believe has contravened or is about to contravene regulation 22(1) or (2);(b) who is behaving in a noisy or disorderly manner;(c) who appears to him to be under the influence of drink or drugs; or(d) who refuses or fails to comply with any reasonable requirement of the Land Registrar in furtherance of the proper management of the Land Registry.(4) Any person who refuses or fails to leave the Land Registry or any part thereof when required to do so under paragraph (3) may be forcibly removed from the Land Registry.(8 of 1993 s. 30) 23. Power to prohibit entry (1) The Land Registrar may prohibit any person who has contravened regulation 22(1) or (2) or who has been required to leave the Land Registry under regulation 22(3) from entering the Land Registry.(2) Except with the permission of the Land Registrar, no person who has been prohibited from entering the Land Registry under paragraph (1) shall enter the Land Registry.(8 of 1993 s. 30) 24. Offences and penalties (1) Any person who contravenes regulation 22(1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2 and to imprisonment for 3 months.(2) Any person who—(a) contravenes regulation 22(2)(a) or (b), or regulation 23(2); or(b) refuses or fails to leave the Land Registry or any part thereof when required to do so under regulation 22(3), (8 of 1993 s. 30)commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 1 and to imprisonment for 1 month.(E.R. 6 of 2019) First Schedule (Repealed 20 of 2002 s. 5) Second Schedule [reg. 8(3)]Colour Markings on Plans Colour Marking* Brown B Green G Indigo I Orange O Pink P Red R Violet V Yellow Y Grey GY * The prefix “L” shall be used before any marking to indicate a light shade of the colour to which the marking refers. Schedule 3 [reg. 9]Classes of Instruments for which Certified Copies may be Submitted for Registration Column 1 Column 2 Class of instrument Person who may certify copy of instrument and/or manner of certification Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name issued by the Companies Registry Registrar of Companies of Hong Kong, a person authorized in writing by him or a solicitor Death Certificate issued by the Births and Deaths Registry Registrar of Births and Deaths of Hong Kong or a person authorized in writing by him Certificate of Exemption from Estate Duty issued by the Estate Duty Office Commissioner of Estate Duty of Hong Kong or a person authorized in writing by him Certificate of Receipt of Estate Duty issued by the Estate Duty Office Commissioner of Estate Duty of Hong Kong or a person authorized in writing by him Probate granted by the High Court Registrar of the High Court or a person authorized in writing by him Letters of Administration granted by the High Court Registrar of the High Court or a person authorized in writing by him Occupation Permit issued by the Building Authority Director of Buildings of Hong Kong or a person authorized in writing by him Power of Attorney Solicitor Letter of determination or rescission of an agreement for sale and purchase Solicitor Notice of discontinuance of court action Solicitor Notice of severance of joint tenancy Solicitor Memorandum or Letter of Compliance of conditions precedent in Government Grant issued by the Lands Department Nil Notice or Letter of Compliance issued by the Building Authority confirming building works have been completed or building orders have been complied with Nil (Schedule 3 added 20 of 2002 s. 5)