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Part 4E+W+SFunctions under this Act
21E+W+SThe power to make or extend a restraining order under section 20.
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I1Sch. 2 para. 21 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
22E+W+SThe power to make an order under section 20(10) permitting payments out of an account that is subject to a restraining order.
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I2Sch. 2 para. 22 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
23E+W+SThe power to make a repatriation order under section 21.
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I3Sch. 2 para. 23 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
24E+W+SThe power to make a freezing order under section 23.
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I4Sch. 2 para. 24 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
25E+W+SThe power to make an order under section 25(3) extending the period for which a freezing order has effect.
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I5Sch. 2 para. 25 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
26E+W+SThe power to make an order under section 26 validating action taken in contravention of a freezing order.
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I6Sch. 2 para. 26 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
27E+W+SThe power to make an order under section 28 directing that specified steps are taken.
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I7Sch. 2 para. 27 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
28E+W+SThe power to make an order under section 30 giving a direction where a freezing order ceases to have effect.
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I8Sch. 2 para. 28 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
29E+W+SThe power to make an order under section 31(3) directing the notification of members.
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I9Sch. 2 para. 29 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
30E+W+SThe power to issue a contribution notice under section 38.
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I10Sch. 2 para. 30 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
[F130AE+W+SThe power to issue a direction under section 39A(6) to any person.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 2 para. 30A inserted (26.11.2008) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), s. 149(2)(3), Sch. 9 para. 13(a)
31E+W+SThe power to issue a direction under section 41(4) to the trustees or managers of an occupational pension scheme.
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I11Sch. 2 para. 31 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
32E+W+SThe power to issue a revised contribution notice under section 41(9).
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I12Sch. 2 para. 32 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
33E+W+SThe power to issue a financial support direction under section 43.
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I13Sch. 2 para. 33 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
[F233AE+W+SThe power to issue a direction under section 43A(3) to any person.]
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 2 para. 33A inserted (26.11.2008) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), s. 149(2)(3), Sch. 9 para. 13(b)
34E+W+SThe power to issue a contribution notice under section 47.
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I14Sch. 2 para. 34 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
35E+W+SThe power to issue a direction under section 50(4) to the trustees or managers of an occupational pension scheme.
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I15Sch. 2 para. 35 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
36E+W+SThe power to issue a revised contribution notice under section 50(9).
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I16Sch. 2 para. 36 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
37E+W+SThe power to make a restoration order under section 52.
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I17Sch. 2 para. 37 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
38E+W+SThe power to issue a contribution notice under section 55.
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I18Sch. 2 para. 38 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
39E+W+SThe power to issue a notice under section 71 requiring a report to be provided to the Regulator.
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I19Sch. 2 para. 39 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
40E+W+SThe power to make a direction under section 76(8) extending the retention period for documents taken into possession under section 75.
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I20Sch. 2 para. 40 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
41E+W+SThe power to make a direction under section 78(10) extending the retention period for documents taken into possession under that section.
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I21Sch. 2 para. 41 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
42E+W+SThe power to make an order under section 231 modifying a scheme, giving directions or imposing a schedule of contributions.
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I22Sch. 2 para. 42 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
43E+W+SThe power to issue a ring-fencing notice under section 292.
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I23Sch. 2 para. 43 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
44E+W+SThe power to vary or revoke under section 101—
(a)a determination made by the Determinations Panel whether to exercise one of the other functions listed in this Schedule, or
(b)an order, notice or direction made, issued or given in the exercise of one of those functions—
(i)by the Panel, or
(ii)by the Regulator in compliance with a direction of the Tribunal under section 103.
Commencement Information
I24Sch. 2 para. 44 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
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