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¥.3.1(July 77)CHAPTER 3MAINTEMAIGE OF ROADS3.1 PUBLIC ROADS f FOOTWAYS AH n D iiii LAHES3.1*1In the absence of a statutory Highway Authority, powers forthe maintenance and cleanliness of roads* etc* exist only inwidespread legislation and effective operation is only possibleby satisfactory co-operation between Departments.The list shown below is a guide to some legislation relatingto maintenance and cleanliness of roads.(i) Placing telephone lines, cables and ducts -D*P.W. approves and prescribes conditions underthe Telephone Ordinance (see Vol. II Chapter 3).(ii) Telecommunication cables -Governor in Council or Postmaster General prescribesconditions to licence under the TelecommunicationsOrdinance.(iii) Tramway reserve -D.P.W. has power to control maintenance under theTramway Ordinance (see Vol. II Chapter 3).(iv) Excavations in Unleased Land -the Authority (D.P.tf.) may issue excavation permitsunder the Crown Land Ordinance (see Vol. II Chapter 3)

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