# The Teachers' Pensions Regulations 1997, Paragraph 7


(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), if the person—
(a) before the end of the contribution period ceases to be in pensionable employment, and
(b) does not again enter pensionable employment within one month and before becoming entitled to retirement benefits,
the principal election ceases to have effect.
(2) Unless the person receives a repayment of contributions under regulation C12, he may—
(a) if he became entitled to payment of retirement benefits on ceasing to hold his employment, on or after applying for them and before receiving a retirement lump sum, or
(b) in any other case, within 3 months after the end of his employment,
by giving written notice to the Secretary of State make an election under paragraph 8 or 9.
(3) If the payment referred to in paragraph 8, or, as the case may be, paragraph 9 is not made within the period allowed in sub-paragraph (2) for making the election the election shall cease to have effect.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/3001/schedule/4/paragraph/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/teachers-pensions-regulations-1997/schedule-4/paragraph-7
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