Part 1

The Pensions Regulator

Powers in relation to winding up of occupational pension schemes

Period of effect etc of freezing order
25
1
A freezing order must specify the period for which it has effect.
2
The period specified must not exceed three months.
3
The Regulator may on one or more occasions by order extend the period for which the order has effect.
4
But the total period for which the order has effect must not exceed six months.
5
This section is subject to sections 27, 28 and 29 (effect of winding up and assessment period on freezing orders).
S. 25 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/275, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7
Pt. 1 applied in part (with modifications) (20.7.2005 for specified purposes, 1.9.2005 for specified purposes, 5.12.2005 for specified purposes) by The Financial Assistance Scheme Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/1986), regs. 1(1), 4, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (as amended (17.7.2008) by The Financial Assistance Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1903), regs. 1, 5(2), 13; (10.7.2009) by The Financial Assistance Scheme (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1851), regs. 1, 5, 18; (2.4.2010) by The Financial Assistance Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1149), regs. 1, 5, 15)