# The Overseas Service Pensions (Scheme and Fund) Regulations 1966, Regulation 17: Repayment of contributions on withdrawal from the Scheme


(1) Where a contributor leaves overseas service before attaining the pension age (otherwise than on medical grounds), he may elect at any time thereafter to receive a refund of the contributions which he has paid to the Scheme.
(2) If a contributor elects to receive a refund of contributions under these Regulations he shall cease to rank for benefit under the Scheme as from the date of the receipt of his election.
(3) Where a contributor is dismissed from overseas service whether before or after attaining the pension age, he shall not be entitled at any time thereafter to receive a fund of the contributions which he has paid to the Scheme, or any part thereof, unless the Minister so directs.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1966/1629/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/overseas-service-pensions-scheme-and-fund-regulations-1966/regulation-17
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