PART 10Contributions

Refund of all member contributions and payments for added pension made by the member176

1

This regulation applies in relation to a continuous period of pensionable service under this scheme (“the period of service”).

2

If paragraph (3) applies, the scheme manager must refund all member contributions and payments for added pension made by the member in relation to the period of service.

3

This paragraph applies if—

a

the member opted out under regulation 31 (opting out before the end of the initial period of eligible service); or

b

the member's pensionable service ceases and—

i

the member has less than 2 years' qualifying service; and

ii

if a transfer payment has been received by this scheme in relation to the member, it was from another occupational pension scheme.

4

Member contributions and payments for added pension made by the member are not refundable if—

a

a transfer payment has been made in respect of the member's accrued rights to benefits under this scheme; or

b

a retirement pension has become payable to the member in respect of the period of service.

5

If paragraph (3)(b) applies, the member is entitled to be paid an amount equal to the sum of all member contributions and payments for added pension made by the member, less an amount equal to the income tax payable under section 205 (short service refund lump sum charge) of FA 2004 M1 as a result of a refund of those contributions and payments.

6

If all member contributions and payments for added pension made by the member are refunded under this regulation, the member's rights under this scheme in relation to the period of service are extinguished.

7

For the purpose of an appeal to the Crown Court under regulation 207 or an appeal to the Secretary of State under regulation 208, a person is taken to claim payment of a refund of contributions and payments under this regulation if the conditions in paragraph (3) are met.