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1. This is an appeal against the assessment of the rateable value of a 9 storey purpose built go-down building situated at the corner of the Praya Kennedy Town and Sands Street on Hong Kong Island. The Praya adjoins the waterfront of Hong Kong Harbour. The building which was completed in 1967 is owned and occupied by the appellant. The Commissioner's assessment of the rateable value under the provisions of sections 7 and 7A of the Rating Ordinance is $960,000 and within its definition is the amo