104.—(1) This regulation applies if the scheme manager is considering the exercise of powers under regulation 105 (reduction of pension in case of default);
(2) The scheme manager must refer the question whether the person has brought about or substantially contributed to the medical unfitness by the person's own default.
(3) The decision of a selected medical practitioner on a question referred under this regulation must take the form of a report and a certificate.
(4) A copy of the report and the certificate must be given to the scheme manager and to the member.
(5) That report is final, subject to—
(a)an appeal against the decision under Schedule 1; or
(b)the referral of the decision for reconsideration under Schedule [F11] .
Textual Amendments
F1Word in reg. 104(5)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with reg. 2(c) of the amending Rule) by The Police Pensions (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/38), regs. 2, 25