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12.—(1)
(2) Any person appointed, or any person not being a contributor reappointed, to overseas service after the date of commencement of these Regulations who did not become a contributor on such appointment or re-appointment may apply to the Minister to participate in the Scheme at any time after such appointment or re-appointment and if the Minister is satisfied as to the health of the applicant and approves the application such person shall become a contributor to the Scheme with effect from—
(a)the date on which his current tour began, or
(b)the date of his application,
whichever the person notifies to the Crown Agents.
(3) No person shall be eligible to apply to participate in the Scheme if he has attained an age which is within five years of the pension age applicable to him.
(4) Overseas service for the purpose of these Regulations shall be deemed to include periods of earned leave in respect of contributory service overseas.