Paragraph 23 Application for payment of age retirement pensionI1

When a transition member (P) applies for payment of an age retirement pension under this scheme, P must also apply under regulation E36 of the 2005 Regulations for payment of retirement benefits in respect of pensionable service under the existing scheme.

A transition member (P) who has not reached normal pension age under this scheme may apply under regulation 159 for payment of age retirement benefits in respect of P’s pensionable service under the existing scheme without applying for payment of P’s retirement benefits in respect of pensionable service under this scheme.