Rate of contributions3
1
Contributions shall be made by way of periodical deductions at the rate of 3% of the office-holder’s pension-capped salary for the time being as it becomes due throughout service in qualifying judicial office until the office-holder retires or has completed 20 years service in qualifying judicial office whichever occurs first.
2
Deductions shall be made by the responsible authority.
3
No contributions shall be required in respect of any period by which service is increased in accordance with the provisions of section 2(7)(c) and contributions shall be deemed to have been made during any such period.
4
Where an office holder is granted a contributions credit in accordance with regulation 4, he shall make contributions for such period of time (if any) which, when added to his contributions credit, equals 20 years.