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SCHEDULE 2N.I.Transitional provisions

PART 1N.I.General

Meaning of “active member of an existing scheme “N.I.

4.—(1) For the purpose of Parts 2 and 3 of this Schedule, a person (P) is an active member of an existing scheme on a given date if on that date—

(a)P is in pensionable service under that scheme; or

(b)P is on a gap in service not exceeding 5 years.

(2) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1)(b), after the closing date for an existing scheme P is not on a gap in service while P is in pensionable public service.

(3) In sub-paragraph (2), “the closing date for an existing scheme” means the date referred to in section 18(4) of the Act as applicable.