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Paragraph J.10 Information and evidence

United Kingdom

(1)

The Secretary of State may require any person who is receiving a pension under the Scheme to provide him with evidence to establish—

(a)

the person’s identity, and

(b)

his continuing entitlement to payment of any amount.

(2)

If such evidence is not provided, the Secretary of State may withhold the whole or any part of any benefits payable under the Scheme in respect of the person.

Notes on Schedule 1

Modifications

C1

Schs. 1-3 modified (14.7.2026 for the tax year 2014-15 and subsequent tax years) by The Public Service Pension Schemes (Rectification of Unlawful Discrimination) (Tax) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/673), regs. 1(2), 10

Commencement

I1

Sch. 1 in force at 6.4.2005, see art. 1