Article 6 Lump sum and widow's and children's pension

Except as provided by paragraph (2) of this Article, sections 2 (other than subsections (2)(b) and (3)) and 3 to 8 of the Act of 1950 (lump sums and widows' and children's pensions) shall apply in relation to an office holder who becomes eligible for a pension by virtue of this Order or who dies before becoming so eligible but could have become so eligible had he survived to normal pension age, as they apply in relation to an office holder who becomes eligible for a pension on retirement at normal pension age or who dies in service.

In relation to a person who has held office as clerk of the Crown and Peace in Northern Ireland, sections 121 (other than subsections (2)(b) and (3)), 122 to 127 of the County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 shall apply in place of the relevant provisions of the Act of 1950.

In relation to a person who has held office as county court registrar in Northern Ireland, sections 4(1), 46 to 51, 54 and 79 of the Superannuation Act (Northern Ireland) 1967 shall apply in the place of the relevant provisions of the Act of 1950, so however that any lump sum granted under section 4(1) shall not exceed twice the annual amount of the pension for which he would have been eligible.