Regulation 2 Election to be treated as not having retired

Subject to the provisions of these regulations, where any person (other than one mentioned in paragraph (2))—

the Act shall have effect as if that person had not ... become entitled as aforesaid.

Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a person who has previously made such an election.

Notice of election for the purposes of this regulation may be given by telephone call to the telephone number specified by the Secretary of State unless the Secretary of State directs in any particular case that the notice F6... must be given in writing.

Subject to F7paragraph (6), an election shall take effect–

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Where a woman entitled to a Category B retirement pension under section 29(4) of the Act has, on or after 6th April 1979, made an election and has not revoked it, then, for the purpose only of determining her right to increments under paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Pensions Act, her election shall be treated as if it took effect from 6th April 1979 or, if later, the date of the death of her husband by virtue of whose contributions she is so entitled.