Regulation 71 Reference of disagreement for reconsideration by Scottish Ministers

notice of a decision has been given under regulation 70(1) (notice of decisions on disagreements);

an interim reply has been sent under regulation 70(2) but no such notice has been given before the expiry of the period of one month beginning with the expected decision date; or

no such notice has been given or interim reply sent before the expiry of the period of 3 months beginning with the date the application was made.

in a case falling within paragraph (1)(a), the date of the notice given under regulation 70(1) (notice of decisions on disagreements);

in a case falling within paragraph (1)(b), the date on which the period mentioned in that sub-paragraph expires; and

in a case falling within paragraph (1)(c), the date on which the period mentioned in that sub-paragraph expires.

set out the applicant's full name, address and date of birth;

set out details of the grounds on which it is made (including any relevant supporting documentation);

include a statement that the applicant wishes the disagreement to be reconsidered by the Scottish Ministers;

be accompanied by a copy of any written notification under regulation 70 (notice of decisions on disagreements); and

be signed by or on behalf of the applicant.

the person's relationship to the member; and

the member's full name, address, date of birth and national insurance number (if any) and the name of the member's Scheme employer.

state why the applicant is dissatisfied with that decision; and

be accompanied by a copy of that notice.

the procedure to be followed when exercising their functions under this regulation; and

the manner in which those functions are to be exercised.