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Paragraph 5

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(1)

On receiving a notice under paragraph 3, the Secretary of State shall notify the teacher in writing of–

(a)

the amount or estimated amount of his retirement pension;

(b)

the name and address of the nominated medical practitioner; and

(c)

the time within which any declaration is to be delivered.

(2)

A declaration shall be delivered–

(a)

if the person is resident outside the United Kingdom, within 4 months; and

(b)

in any other case, within 3 months,

  • after receipt of the Secretary of State’s notification under sub-paragraph (1).

(3)

If he is satisfied as to the teacher’s health, and with the information provided in accordance with paragraph 4(1)(b), the Secretary of State shall send him a suitable form on which to make the declaration.

(4)

On the delivery to him of a declaration, the Secretary of State shall provide the teacher making it with written particulars of the alternative benefit.