2 When pensions may be granted.U.K.
A pension may be granted under section one of this Act to a sheriff or salaried sheriff-substitute—
(a)if he vacates office in pursuance of section six of this Act; or
(b)if the Secretary of State is satisfied by means of a medical certificate that the sheriff or salaried sheriff-substitute is, by reason of infirmity of mind or body, incapable of discharging the duties of his office and that his incapacity is likely to be permanent; or
(c)if at the time of his retirement he has attained the age of sixty-five years.