Regulation 16 Conversion calculation and conversion decisionI1

A conversion calculation by the Department shall be made—

A conversion decision shall be treated for the purposes of any revision, supersession, appeal or application for a variation under Article 18, 19, 22 or 28G of the Order^f1 and Regulations made in connection with such matters, as a decision under Article 13 of the Order made with effect from the date of notification of that decision and, where a conversion decision has been made, the case shall for those purposes be treated as if there were a maintenance calculation in force.

For the purposes of Articles 29 to 38B of the Order and regulations made under or by virtue of those Articles, a conversion decision shall be treated on or after the case conversion date as if it were a maintenance calculation.

For the purposes of regulation 2 of the Social Security Benefits (Maintenance Payments and Consequential Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 (interpretation for the purposes of section 72A of the Act), a conversion decision shall be treated on or after the case conversion date as if it were a maintenance calculation.

For the purposes of regulations 9 and 10 of the Arrears, Interest and Adjustment Regulations, a conversion decision shall be treated on or after the case conversion date as if it were a maintenance calculation.

A F6conversion decision shall become a maintenance calculation when the transitional period ends or, if later, any relevant property transfer taken into account in F7the conversion calculation ceases to have effect.