# The Local Government Superannuation Regulations 1986, Regulation J9: Right to reckon service

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Where a transfer value (other than one to which regulation J8(5) applies) has been accepted in relation to a person under regulation J8—
(a) he shall, subject to regulation J10(4), (5) and (6), be entitled to reckon as reckonable service a period calculated in accordance with Schedule 17 for all purposes of these regulations except that of determining whether there is any entitlement to benefit (other than any benefit under regulation E2(2)), and
(b) he shall be entitled to reckon as qualifying service any service to which the transfer value relates which would not otherwise be qualifying service.
(2) A period reckonable under paragraph (1)(a) shall be treated as reckonable service after 31st March 1972 for the purposes of making any calculation under these regulations.
(3) Service reckonable under paragraph (1)(b) shall count at its actual length.
(4) The fund authority shall provide the person with a written notice stating the periods of service which he is entitled to reckon under paragraph (1)(a) and (b) and, in the case of a person who became employed in his local government employment before 1st April 1980, whether or not his retirement pension is subject to reduction under regulation J11 or J12.
(5) A notice under paragraph (4) shall contain a statement of the kind required by regulation N7(2)(c).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/24/regulation/J9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-superannuation-regulations-1986/regulation-J9
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