Cap 128 s 1A Interpretation (LAND REGISTRATION ORDINANCE)

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Chapter:	128	Title:	LAND REGISTRATION ORDINANCE	Gazette Number:
Section:	1A	Heading:	Interpretation	Version Date:	30/06/1997

In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires-
"document" (文件) includes, in addition to a document in writing-

(a) any map, plan or drawing;

(b) any disc, tape or other device in which data other than visual images are embodied so as to be capable, with or without the aid of some other equipment, of being reproduced therefrom; and

(c) any film, tape or other device in which visual images are embodied so as to be capable, with or without the aid of some other equipment, of being reproduced therefrom;

"image" (影像) or "image record" (影像紀錄) means a record produced using the imaging method and, where the context permits, includes a record in a legible form; (Added 104 of 1995 s. 2)
"imaging" (影像處理) or "imaging method" (影像處理方法) means a method by which documents in a legible form or in the form of microfilm are scanned by a scanner and the information recorded therein is converted into electronic images, which are then stored on electronic storage media capable of being retrieved and reproduced in a legible form; (Added 104 of 1995 s. 2)
"lis pendens" (待決案件) means-

(a) any action or proceeding pending in a court or tribunal that relates to land or any interest in or charge on land; and

(b) a bankruptcy petition; (Added 56 of 1992 s. 3)

"record" (紀錄) includes not only a written record but any record conveying information or instructions by any other means whatsoever;
"register card" (註冊資料卡) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Land Registration Regulations (Cap 128 sub. leg. A). (Added 104 of 1995 s. 2)

(Added 49 of 1986 s. 2)