PART 4Option for tapered protection members of the PCSPS(NI)
Option to begin pensionable service before the transition date
28.—(1) This paragraph applies in relation to a tapered protection member (P) of the PCSPS(NI) who is in pensionable service in the PCSPS(NI) at any time during—
(a)the period beginning with 15th August 2014 and ending with 30th September 2014; or
(b)any other period determined by the scheme manager.
(2) Not later than 31st October 2014 (or within any longer period determined by the scheme manager), the scheme manager may offer P the option to begin pensionable service under this scheme on the day after the scheme closing date.
(3) If P does not exercise the option within 3 months after the date of the offer (or within any longer period determined by the scheme manager), P begins pensionable service under this scheme on P’s transition date.