Paragraph 31 Application of existing scheme regulationsF1

The existing scheme regulations apply in relation to the calculation F2and payment of benefits payable in respect of pensionable service under the existing scheme, save that an application for payment of benefits must be made under regulation 162 of these Regulations and not under F3the existing scheme regulations.

The existing scheme regulations apply in relation to the payment of additional pension with a retirement pension under the existing scheme, save that an application for payment of benefits must be made under regulation 162 of these Regulations and not under F4the existing scheme regulations.

The existing scheme regulations apply in relation to an election made by a person (P) for contributions to be paid monthly under paragraph 2(1) (election to pay contributions for additional pension) of Schedule 4 to F5the existing scheme regulations if the election is made F6before the transition date.

For the purpose of determining P’s entitlement to retirement benefits, P’s pensionable employment under the existing scheme terminates when P’s pensionable service under this scheme terminates.