# The Superannuation (Allocation of Pension) Rules 1965, Article 19: Amendment of allocation declaration after alteration of amount of pension


Where a person who, in accordance with Rule 8 of these Rules, has been informed of the provisional estimate made by the Treasury of the amount of his pension and additional allowance (if any) is subsequently notified by the Department of an alteration in the amount, or the estimated amount, of his pension less than fourteen days before the closing date, or after the closing date but within six months after the beginning of the period in respect of which his pension is payable, he may, if he has already made a valid allocation declaration, amend that declaration by notice in writing on the form provided for the purpose lodged with the Department before midnight of the fourteenth day after the receipt of such notification:
Provided that no notice of an amendment of an allocation declaration may be lodged with the Department after the closing date—
(a) except for the purpose of increasing or decreasing the amount of the pension to be surrendered by an amount not exceeding the increase or decrease (to the nearest pound) in the amount, or the estimated amount, of pension previously notified to such person in accordance with Rule 8 of these Rules; or
(b) in any case, in respect of any alteration of the amount, or the estimated amount, of pension resulting from a decision affecting all, or a particular category of, civil service pensioners.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1965/1201/article/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/superannuation-allocation-of-pension-rules-1965/article-19
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