Teachers' Superannuation Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998

5.—(1) On receiving a notice under paragraph 3 the Department shall notify the person in writing of—

(a) the amount or estimated amount of his retirement pension;

(b) the name and address of any medical practitioner nominated under paragraph 4(2); 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 Department’s notification under sub-paragraph (1).

(3) If the Department is satisfied as to the person’s health, and with the information provided in accordance with paragraph 4(1)(b), it shall send him a suitable form on which to make the declaration.

(4) On the delivery to it of a declaration, the Department shall provide the person making it with written particulars of the alternative benefit.