PART 8Compensation

Applications for compensation or indirect compensation 60.

(1)

Where paragraph (2) applies, the scheme manager may pay an amount by way of compensation under section 23(1) of PSPJOA 2022 and in accordance with direction 8 of the 2023 Directions, or an increase to benefits by way of indirect compensation under regulation 61.

(2)

This paragraph applies where—

(a)

an application is made in accordance with direction 18(1) and (2) of the 2023 Directions;

(b)

the application is accompanied by such information as the scheme manager may by written notice require a person to provide in relation to the compensation which is—

(i)

information within the person’s possession, or

(ii)

information which the person may reasonably be expected to obtain; and

(c)

the scheme manager makes a determination in accordance with direction 18(3) of the 2023 Directions.

(3)

The following apply in relation to a determination under direction 18(3) of the 2023 Directions—

(a)

direction 18(4) (provision of explanation); and

(b)

direction 18(5) and (6) (appeals).