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12.—(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of paragraph 11(4)(b).
(2) The revaluation period is the period which—
(a)begins with the assessment date, and
(b)ends with the day before the day on which the active member attains normal pension age in respect of the pension.
(3) The revaluation amount for the revaluation period is—
(a)in a case where the revaluation period is less than one month, nil, and
(b)in any other case, the revaluation percentage of the accrued amount.
(4) In sub-paragraph (3) “the revaluation percentage” means the lesser of—
(a)the percentage increase referred to in paragraph 12(4)(a) of Schedule 7 to the Pensions Act 2004 (c. 35), and
(b)the maximum revaluation rate.
(5) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (4)(b) “the maximum revaluation rate” in relation to the revaluation period is—
(a)if that period is a period of 12 months, 5%, and
(b)in any other case, the percentage referred to in paragraph 12(5)(b) of Schedule 7 to the Pensions Act 2004.
(6) In this paragraph “the active member”, “the accrued amount” and “the pension” are to be construed in accordance with paragraph 11.