The Chief Executive is highly concerned about the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) report on the investigation of the Iec Long Firecracker Factory land swap case. After considering the views of the Public Prosecutions Office, it is determined that the “Letter of Commitment” signed on 10 January 2011 between the Sociedade de Desenvolvimento Predial Baía da Nossa Senhora da Esperança, S.A. and the Macao SAR Government does not comply with the law, and is invalid and defective. Therefore, the Government shall not be legally bound by the “Letter of Commitment”; that is, it shall not fulfil any liability stated therein. The Chief Executive has issued an Executive Order, instructing the departments with authority over the case to follow up regarding the issues raised by the CCAC report, according to the law. The Executive Order firstly instructs the Secretary for Transport and Public Works to follow up regarding the invalidation of the “Letter of Commitment”, and the subsequent issues related to the Iec Long Firecracker Factory land swap case cited in the CCAC report. Secondly, if any indication of corruption or fraud is found, the CCAC shall conduct a criminal investigation of this land swap case. Thirdly, if any civil servant is found to have been involved in misconduct, the entity empowered to initiate disciplinary process shall commence the proceedings according to the law. The Government reiterates that all land use issues will be handled in accordance with the Land Law. Of the 350 hectares of land of the new urban reclamation areas, none have yet been granted for the purpose of land debt redemption. In the past, based on favourable policies or in consideration of the public interest – including for cases involving planning revision, construction of infrastructure or public housing – the Government has published in the Macao SAR Gazette its commitment to pay for land in the form of land swaps: a system which is fair, open, lawful and rational. However, if the Government suspects any improper procedures or violation of regulations, the case will be transferred to the CCAC for investigation. The Government was fully aware of society’s concerns during last year, and examined the details of the Iec Long Firecracker Factory land swap case. The Secretary for Transport and Public Works proactively transferred the case to the CCAC for investigation. The case is now clarified, demonstrating that the Government always respects the rule of law. The Government reiterates its zero tolerance to corruption, illegal actions and disciplinary offences, which it will strictly handle according to the law. The Government wishes to join hands with the public to consolidate the foundation of rule of law, and maintain a peaceful and stable Macao.
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