Modifications etc. (not altering text)
273.—(1) Where the reference amount calculated in any of regulations 264 to [F1269A] is greater than the base amount, a top-up amount is payable.
(2) The top-up amount is equal to the aggregate of the amounts by which the reference amount is greater than the base amount in each of regulations 264 to [F1269A] (where applicable).
(3) The top-up amount provided for under this regulation shall be treated as forming part of the member's pension for the purposes of increases payable under the Pensions (Increase) Act (Northern Ireland) 1971, and shall be increased in similar manner to pensions payable under Parts 2 and 3.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in reg. 273(1)(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending Rule) by The Health and Personal Social Services (Superannuation Scheme, Compensation for Premature Retirement and Additional Voluntary Contributions), and Health and Social Care (Pension Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/22), regs. 1(2), 104