# The Armed Forces Pension Scheme Order 2005, Paragraph 46: Option to buy added years under the AFPS 2005 continues to have effect

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) This paragraph applies if a transition member with continuity of service—
(a) has exercised an option under rule C.1(1) (member’s option to pay contributions to increase service) before the member’s transition date; and
(b) on the member’s transition date, the contractual option period is extant.
(2) Periodical payments paid by the member in accordance with Part C of the AFPS 2005 on or after the member’s transition date and before the end of the contractual option period are valid for the purposes of Part C, and the contractual option period continues as if the member continued in pensionable service under the AFPS 2005.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/438/schedule/2/paragraph/46 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme-order-2005/schedule-2/paragraph-46
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