Applications for compensation or indirect compensation N.I.
71.—(1) This regulation applies in relation to —
(a)the payment of a relevant amount by way of compensation under section 23(1) of PSPJOA 2022;
(b)the increase of benefits by way of indirect compensation under regulation 70.
(2) The relevant amount is not payable, or (as the case may be) the benefits are not to be increased, except where—
(a)an application is made in accordance with direction 18(1) and (2) of the PSP(NI) Directions 2023,
(b)the application is accompanied by such information that the scheme manager may by written notice require the person making the application (“P”) to provide in relation to the proposed compensation which is—
(i)information within P’s possession, or
(ii)information which P may reasonably be expected to obtain, and
(c)the scheme manager makes a determination in accordance with direction 18(3) of those Directions.
(3) The following apply in relation to a determination in accordance with direction 18(3) of the PSP(NI) Directions 2023—
(a)direction 18(4) (provision of explanation);
(b)direction 18(5) and (6) (appeals).
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 71 in operation at 1.10.2023, see reg. 1