# The Teachers' Pensions Regulations 2010, Regulation 123: Reduction of benefits: annual allowance and lifetime allowance charge


(1) This regulation applies to the situations set out in paragraphs (2) and (3), in relation to a benefit payable under these Regulations, and in paragraphs (4) and (5) “the charge” refers to either of the charges set out in paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) The lifetime allowance charge under section 214 of FA 2004 arises because a benefit becomes payable to a person and the person and the Secretary of State are jointly and severally liable to the charge.
(3) The annual allowance charge under section 227 of FA 2004 arises in respect of a person who serves a notice under section 237B of that Act.
(4) The Secretary of State must pay the charge.
(5) The amount of the benefit must be reduced to reflect the amount of the charge in such manner as the Secretary of State is to determine, after taking advice from the scheme actuary.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/990/regulation/123 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/teachers-pensions-regulations-2010/regulation-123
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