37.—(1) A transition member with continuity of service (T) does not become a deferred member of the PCSPS(NI) unless T becomes a deferred member of this scheme.
(2) If T opts out of this scheme in relation to service in a scheme employment and T has at least 2 years’ qualifying service—
(a)T becomes a deferred member of the PCSPS(NI) in relation to that service; and
(b)any periodical payments for added pension or added years paid under the PCSPS(NI) cease to be payable.
(3) If T re-enters pensionable service under this scheme after a gap in service not exceeding 5 years, T ceases to be a deferred member of the PCSPS(NI).
(4) After the scheme closing date T is not on a gap in service while T is in service which is pensionable under an existing scheme, an existing public body pension scheme, a scheme under section 1 of the Act or a new public body pension scheme.