Supreme Court
Decision Information
Summary: Applicant contended the Notice is of no legal effect as it is signed by an inspector rather than the Chief Environmental Protection Officer, in contravention of the Ordinance - Respondents contended that the Notice is of legal effect as it was signed by a delegate of the Chief Environmental Protection Officer.
Abstract: Appeal by the Applicant from a Notice served pursuant to section 11 of the Environmental Protection Ordinance to effect clean-up of property
Decision: Appeal allowed - Notice without legal effect as it lacked a duly authorized and statutorily requisite signature - Ordinance does not authorize delegations of duties expressly assigned to the Chief Environmental Protection Officer
Subjects: Environmental law - Water pollution - Legislation - Interpretation
Keywords: Delegation
Authority
Duties