Manner in which an option to commute may be exercised
30.—(1) The manner in which an option to commute periodic compensation under paragraph 9 of Schedule 5 to the Act may be exercised is specified in paragraphs (2) to (4).
(2) A transferee may only exercise an option to commute a portion of the periodic compensation to which they are entitled by giving notice to the Board in writing.
(3) A notice given under paragraph (2) must include—
(a)the name, address, date of birth and national insurance number of the transferee; and
(b)the percentage of the periodic compensation which the transferee opts to commute.
(4) The Board may require a transferee exercising an option to commute to produce any document or provide any other information relevant to the Board’s functions in relation to the transferee’s request for commutation.