Death gratuities - dependants
164.—(1) This regulation applies in relation to a pensioner member or deferred member of this scheme who dies if—
(a)the death results from an injury received in the execution of duty; or
(b)the member dies within 2 years of becoming entitled to the member’s retirement pension.
(2) The scheme manager may in its discretion grant a gratuity to any person who at the date of the member’s death was in the opinion of the scheme manager—
(a)wholly or partly financially dependent on the member; or
(b)wholly or partly dependent on the member because of physical or mental impairment.
(3) The total amount of any gratuities granted under this regulation must not exceed the sum of all member contributions and payments for added pension made by the member under this scheme.