The Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 1997

Notification of decisions under regulation 97

98.—(1) Every person whose rights or liabilities are affected by a decision under regulation 97 must be notified of it in writing by the body who made it as soon as is reasonably practicable.

(2) A notification of a decision that the person is not entitled to a benefit must include the grounds for the decision.

(3) A notification of a decision as to the amount of a benefit must include a statement showing how it is calculated.

(4) Every notification must contain a conspicuous statement giving the address from which further information about the decision may be obtained.

(5) Every notification must also—

(a) refer to the rights available under regulations 100 and 102,

(b) specify the time limits within which the rights under those regulations may be exercised, and

(c) specify the name and the address of the appointed person and the appropriate administering authority to whom applications under regulation 100 may be made.