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Pensions Act 2004

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103References to the Tribunal

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(1)A reference to the Tribunal under this Act must be made—

(a)in the case of a reference under section 96(3) (referral following determination under standard procedure), during the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the determination notice in question is given,

(b)in the case of a reference under section 99(7) (referral following determination under special procedure), during the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the final notice in question is given, or

(c)in either case, during such other period as may be specified in rules made under section 102.

(2)Subject to rules made under section 102, the Tribunal may allow a reference to be made after the end of the relevant period specified in or under subsection (1).

(3)On a reference, the Tribunal may consider any evidence relating to the subject-matter of the reference, whether or not it was available to the Regulator at the material time.

(4)On a reference, the Tribunal must determine what (if any) is the appropriate action for the Regulator to take in relation to the matter referred to the Tribunal.

(5)On determining a reference, the Tribunal must remit the matter to the Regulator with such directions (if any) as the Tribunal considers appropriate for giving effect to its determination.

(6)Those directions may include directions to the Regulator—

(a)confirming the Regulator’s determination and any order, notice or direction made, issued or given as a result of it;

(b)to vary or revoke the Regulator’s determination, and any order, notice or direction made, issued or given as a result of it;

(c)to substitute a different determination, order, notice or direction;

(d)to make such savings and transitional provision as the Tribunal considers appropriate.

(7)The Regulator must act in accordance with the determination of, and any direction given by, the Tribunal (and accordingly sections 96 to 99 (standard and special procedure) do not apply).

(8)The Tribunal may, on determining a reference, make recommendations as to the procedure followed by the Regulator or the Determinations Panel.

(9)An order of the Tribunal may be enforced—

(a)as if it were an order of a county court, or

(b)in Scotland, as if it were an order of the Court of Session.

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