17.—(1) A member who remains in local government employment after his 65th birthday is entitled to a pension when he retires from service.
(2) His pension rights accrued at that date, and any rights accruing between that date and the date of his retirement or the day before his 75th birthday, whichever is earlier, shall be enhanced in accordance with guidance issued by the Government Actuary.
(3) The pension is payable immediately on retirement.
(4) But it must begin to be paid not later than the day before the member’s 75th birthday even if he is not retired.