Paragraph 15 Deferred choice decision to be made by a person other than MF1

(1)

This paragraph applies where a person other than M is the deferred choice decision-maker.

(2)

A deferred choice decision may only be made during the period—

(a)

beginning on the date a remediable service statement is issued under paragraph 5(2)(c)(ii), and

(b)

ending—

(i)

at the end of the day 6 months after that date,

(ii)

except where the Scheme manager is the deferred choice decision-maker, at such later time as the Scheme manager considers reasonable in all the circumstances, or

(iii)

immediately after a deferred choice decision is made, if earlier than the time which applies under sub-paragraph (i) or (ii).

(3)

A deferred choice decision made by a person other than M is irrevocable.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 3 inserted (1.10.2023) by The Armed Forces Pensions (Remediable Service) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/998), reg. 1(b), Sch. 2

Notes on Schedule 3

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