Paragraph 33 Death gratuities - dependants

(1)

This paragraph applies in relation to a transition member with continuity of service—

(a)

who dies as a deferred member or pensioner member of this scheme if the death results from an injury received in the execution of duty; or

(b)

who dies as a pensioner member of this scheme if the member dies within 2 years after becoming a pensioner member.

(2)

The scheme manager may in its discretion grant a gratuity under both this scheme and the 2006 scheme if the conditions for payment are met under both—

(a)

regulation 165 (death gratuities – dependants); and

(b)

regulation 44 of the 2006 Regulations (death gratuities – dependants).

(3)

The scheme manager may grant a gratuity under both this scheme and the 1987 scheme if the conditions for payment are met under both—

(a)

regulation 165; and

(b)

regulation E2 of the 1987 Regulations (gratuities – dependent relatives).