SCHEDULE 4 Regulations 24, 51, 53 and 55.

 

REVENUE RESTRICTIONS

Preliminary

1.-(1) In these Regulations-

"continuity break" is a change of employment from a Scheme employer (including an admission body) to a non-associated or transferee admission body (as defined in regulation 5(17)(e) and (i)) but does not include a change in the case of a person who was a member of the Scheme on 13th January 2000." (SI1999/3438)

(1A) Where a member who was eligible to become a member at a time when he would have become a Class B member or a Class C member as the case may be applies for membership after that date by virtue of being a person to whom regulation 122A applies, he shall be treated as a Class B or a Class C member as the case may be at any time if - 

(2) A person is a retained rights member has retained rights (SI1998/1238) if he is entitled to or has received relevant benefits accrued under-

(a) an approved scheme or a scheme in respect of which approval is sought (SI1998/1238);

(b) a relevant statutory scheme (as defined in section 611A) of the Taxes Act);

(c) a fund to which section 608 of that Act applies (funds approved before 6th April 1980);

(d) a retirement benefits scheme (as defined in section 611 of that Act) accepted by the Commissioners of Inland Revenue as a scheme which corresponds as mentioned in section 596(2)(b) of that Act;

(e) a contract or trust scheme approved under section 620 or a personal pension scheme approved under section 631 of that Act; or

(f) transfer payments from overseas schemes held in a type of arrangement mentioned in sub-paragraph (a), (b) or (e). (SI1998/1238)

(3) But relevant benefits retained rights (SI1998/1238) which are death benefits must be disregarded if-

(3A) Retained rights may be disregarded if the member started to purchase benefits under Part III, or was given extra benefits under Part III after August 1991, and

(4) For sub-paragraph (2) benefits accrued under the Scheme must be disregarded unless they accrued in respect of a period of membership as respects which the person is treated as a deferred member or a pensioner member by virtue of regulation 32(5).

(5) In this Schedule "final remuneration" means, subject as provided in sub-paragraphs (6) to (9), the greater of-

(6) Where final remuneration is calculated by reference to any period other than the last complete year ending on the relevant date, the member's total remuneration or total emoluments may be increased for any year in proportion to any increase in the retail prices index from the last day of that period up to the relevant date, but for a Class C member this shall not apply to the calculation of the maximum retirement grant benefit unless the member's aggregate retirement benefit is similarly increased beyond the maximum amount which could have been paid but for this provision and the similar provision in the definition of total remuneration and then only to the same extent. (SI1998/1238)

(7) In respect of a Class B member, final remuneration for the purpose of the calculation of the retirement grant shall not exceed �100,000 or such other sum as may for the time being be specified in an order made by the Treasury under section 590(3) of the Taxes Act. (SI1998/1238)

    (8) In respect of any member whose remuneration in any tax year after 5th April 1987 used for the purpose of calculating retirement benefits has exceeded �100,000 (or such other sum as may for the time being be specified in an order made by the Treasury under section 590(3) of the Taxes Act) final remuneration shall not exceed the amount ascertained in accordance with sub-paragraph (5)(b) and sub-paragraph (5)(a) shall not apply unless the member chooses to adopt �100,000 (or such other sum as may for the time being be specified in an order made by the Treasury under section 590(3) of the Taxes Act). (SI1998/1238)

    (9) Remuneration and total emoluments shall not include any amounts which arise from the acquisition or disposal of shares or any interest in shares or from a right to acquire shares or anything in respect of which tax is chargeable by virtue of section 148 of the Taxes Act. (SI1998/1238)

(10) In this Schedule-

Class A members

2.-(1) This paragraph sets out limits on benefits in respect of local government employment payable to or in respect of a Class A member under Parts II and III these Regulations. (SI1998/1238)

(2) But sub-paragraphs (3), (4) and (6) do not apply to benefits under Chapter IV of Part III.(SI1998/1238)

(3) The aggregate pension payable must not exceed one sixtieth of the member's final pay final remuneration (SI1998/1238) multiplied by his total membership years of service (SI1998/1238).

(3A) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), the aggregate pension payable on retirement must not exceed the lesser of-

(4) But for a pension payable under regulation 27 (ill-health) the limit is one sixtieth of the member's final pay multiplied by the total membership he would have had if the maximum retirement grant payable under sub-paragraph (6) or (7) assuming (SI1998/1238) he had continued as an active member until his NRD.

(5) The aggregate pension payable must not exceed one thirtieth of the Revenue permitted maximum, multiplied by the member's total membership or 20 years, if less. (SI1998/1238)

(5) The aggregate pension payable to a member who has elected under regulation 8 to leave the Scheme but remains in local government employment is the greater of-

This amount may be increased by 5 per cent. for each complete year, or in line with any increase in the retail prices index if greater, between the relevant date and the date on which the pension becomes payable. (SI1998/1238)

(6) For sub-paragraphs (3), (3A), (SI1998/1238) (4) and (5) a member who is entitled to be paid a lump sum on retirement is treated as if he were entitled instead to be paid a pension on retirement of an annual amount equal to one twelfth of the lump sum.

(7) The aggregate benefit payable by way of lump sum must not exceed three eightieths of the member's final pay final remuneration (SI1998/1238) , multiplied by his total membership years of service (SI1998/1238).

(7A) Subject to sub-paragraph (7), the aggregate benefit payable by way of lump sum must not exceed the lesser of-

(8) But for a lump sum payable under regulation 27 the limit is three eightieths of the member's final pay, multiplied by the total membership the member would have had if the maximum retirement grant payable under sub-paragraph (7) or (7A) assuming (SI1998/1238) he had continued as an active member until his NRD.

(9) The benefits payable by way of lump sum on the death of an active or deferred member must not exceed four times his final pay four times his final remuneration (disregarding the provisos in paragraph 1(8) and (9) and paragraph 9(6)) less any lump sum death in service retained rights (other than a refund of the member's contributions and any interest on such contributions) (SI1998/1238) or, if greater, �5,000.

(10) The total membership taken into account The years of service (SI1998/1238) under sub-paragraphs (3), (4), (7) and (8) must not exceed 40 years.

(11) Without prejudice to Schedule 3, a credited period which is counted as a period of membership under regulation 122(1) does not count in calculating the total membership for this paragraph. (SI1998/1238)

(11) The aggregate pension in respect of local government employment for a surviving spouse or eligible child of a member (other than a pension provided by surrender of the member's own pension under regulation 33) payable or prospectively payable to that surviving spouse or eligible child shall not exceed-

(11A) If pensions are payable to more than one of the member's surviving spouse and eligible children, the aggregate of all such pensions shall not exceed-

(12) The final pay final remuneration (SI1998/1238) of a Class A member must not exceed the Revenue permitted maximum.

(13) But if a Class A member is an existing rights member sub-paragraph (12) does not apply for calculating any benefit under the Scheme in so far as it is calculated by reference to a credited period which is counted as a period of membership under regulation 122(1).

Class B members and Class C members

3. Paragraphs 4 to 6 set out limits on benefits in respect of local government employment payable to or in respect of a Class B member or Class C member under Parts II and III these Regulations (SI1998/1238) and paragraph 7 limits additional contributions in some circumstances.

4.-(1) The aggregate pension payable on retirement at or before the member's NRD must not exceed one sixtieth of the member's final pay, multiplied by his total membership. (SI1998/1238)

(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (1A), the aggregate pensions payable on retirement at NRD must not exceed the lesser of-

(c) two thirds of the member's final remuneration less the value of any retained rights. (SI1998/1238)

(1A) But if it results in a higher sum than the maximum under sub-paragraph (1), the maximum aggregate pension on retirement at NRD is one sixtieth of the member's final remuneration multiplied by his years of service or 40 years if less. (SI1998/1238)

(2) But for a pension payable under regulation 27 the limit is one sixtieth of the member's final pay the maximum pension payable under sub-paragraph (1) or (1A) (SI1998/1238) , multiplied by the total membership years of service (SI1998/1238) the member would have had if he had continued as an active member until his NRD.

(3) For a pension payable under regulation 26 (SI1998/1238) or 31, if it results in a higher sum, for the maximum under sub-paragraph (1) (1A) (SI1998/1238) there is substituted an amount equal to the amount that would be the maximum under that sub-paragraph under sub-paragraph (1) (SI1998/1238) if the member had remained an active member until his NRD (taking into account any reduction for retained benefits) (SI1998/1238), multiplied by the fraction of which-

(4) But sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply to benefits under Chapter IV of Part III. (SI1998/1238)

(5) The aggregate pension payable on retirement after the member's NRD must not exceed-

whichever is the greatest.

(6) For sub-paragraphs (1) to (5) a member who is entitled to be paid a lump sum on retirement is treated as if he were entitled instead to be paid a pension on retirement of an annual amount equal to one twelfth of the lump sum.

(7) A member's increased period of membership is the sum of-

but must not exceed 45 years.

(8) The aggregate pension in respect of local government employment for a surviving spouse or eligible child of a member (other than a pension provided by surrender of the member's own pension under regulation 33) payable or prospectively payable to that surviving spouse or eligible child shall not exceed-

(9) If pensions are payable to more than one of the member's surviving spouse and eligible children, the aggregate of all such pensions shall not exceed-

5.-(1) The aggregate benefit payable by way of lump sum on retirement at or before NRD-

(2) But for a lump sum payable under regulation 27 the limit is three eightieths of the member's final pay, multiplied by the total membership the member would have had if he had continued as an active member until his NRD.

(3) But sub-paragraph (2) does not apply to benefits under Chapter IV of Part III.

(4) The aggregate benefit payable by way of lump sum on retirement after NRD must not exceed-

whichever is the greatest.

(5) A member's increased period of membership is the aggregate of-

but must not exceed 45 years.

(6) The benefits payable by way of lump sum on the death of an active or deferred member must not exceed four times his final pay or, if greater, �5,000.

(7) If a sum other than �100,000 is specified by the Treasury as respects any year for section 590(3) of the Taxes Act (as that section continues to have effect for Class B members by virtue of paragraph 18(2) of Schedule 6 to the Finance Act 1989), then sub-paragraph (1)(b) has effect with the substitution for the reference to �100,000 of a reference to that sum.  (SI1998/1238)

(SI1998/1238) 5.  - (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), the aggregate benefit payable by way of a retirement grant for a Class B member on retirement at or before NRD must not exceed the lesser of-

(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), the aggregate benefit payable by way of a retirement grant on retirement at NRD for a Class C member must not exceed the lesser of-


(b) one and a half times the member's final remuneration less the value of any retained rights in lump sum form.

(3) If it results in a higher sum than the maximum under sub-paragraphs (1) or (2), the maximum aggregate retirement grant is three eightieths of the member's final remuneration multiplied by each year of service or 40 years if less.

(4) But for a retirement grant payable under regulation 27, the limit is the maximum retirement grant payable under sub-paragraph (1), (2) or (3) assuming he continued as an active member until his NRD.

(5) The aggregate benefit payable to a Class C member by way of retirement grant before NRD is the greater of-

This amount may be increased in line with any increase in the retail prices index between the relevant date and the date on which the benefit becomes payable.

(6) The aggregate benefit payable to a Class B member or a Class C member by way of a retirement grant on retirement after NRD must not exceed the greatest of

(7) A member's increased period of membership is the aggregate of

but must not exceed 45 years.

(8) The benefits payable by way of lump sum on the death of an active or deferred member must not exceed four times his final remuneration (disregarding the provisos in paragraph 1(8) and (9) and paragraph 9(6)) less any lump sum death in service retained rights (other than a refund of the member's contributions and any interest on such contributions) or, if greater, �5,000. (SI1998/1238)

6.-(1) The total membership  taken into account under paragraphs 4(1), (2), (5)(a) and (b) and (7)(a) and 5(1)(c), (4)(a) and (b) and (5)(a) must not exceed 40 years.(SI1998/1238)

(1) The years of service taken into account under paragraph 4(1) and (2) and the total membership years of service (SI1998/1238) taken into account under paragraphs 4(7)(a) and 5(7)(a) must not exceed 40 years. (SI1998/1238)

(2) Without prejudice to Schedule 3, a credited period which is counted as a period of membership under regulation 122(1) does not count in calculating the total membership for sub-paragraph (1) or paragraph 4 or 5.

7.-(1) If adding the additional contributions payable by a Class B member or a Class C member under an agreement made by him before the commencement date (other than AVCs payable under Schedule C4 to the 1995 regulations or any corresponding earlier provision) to those payable by him under regulations 12, 17 and 18 and any FSAVC scheme (SI1998/1238) would cause the total of those contributions to exceed 15 per cent. of his pay his remuneration (SI1998/1238), he may not pay that excess, but he may pay a lump sum representing it to the Scheme at a time permitted by the Retirement Benefits Schemes (Continuation of Rights of Members of Approved Schemes) Regulations 1990.

(2) That lump sum must be calculated in a way approved by the Government Actuary, who may issue guidance indicating how it is to be done.

Maximum additions under regulations 53 and 55

8.-(1) The maximum addition under regulation 53 or 55 is-

whichever is the shorter.

(2) His potential period of membership is the period he would be entitled to count as a period of membership in relation to his local government employment, assuming-

(3) If-

the period of 40 years mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) must be reduced by the appropriate period.

(4) The appropriate period is such period as is certified by an actuary appointed by the appropriate administering authority to be sufficient to secure-

(5) In this regulation-

(6) For the purposes of sub-paragraphs (4) and (5)-

Controlling directors

9.-(1) This paragraph applies to any member who is a controlling director, as defined in paragraph 5(5) of Schedule 23 to the Taxes Act.

(2) Regulation 22(1)(a) does not apply to a controlling director.

(3) For determining whether a controlling director who is a Class A member has retained benefits, "approved scheme" includes-

so far as it provides benefits secured by contributions in respect of his service with his Scheme employer or an associated employer.

(4) An employer is associated with another if one is controlled by the other or both are controlled by a third party; and control must be construed in accordance with section 840 of the Taxes Act or, in the case of a close company (as defined in section 416 of that Act) in accordance with section 416.

(5) Paragraph 1(3)(a) Paragraph 1(3)(a) and 1(3A) (SI1998/1238)does not apply to controlling directors.

(6) Final remuneration shall be ascertained in accordance with paragraph 1(5)(b) and paragraph 1(5)(a) shall not apply. (SI1998/1238)

Overriding provisions

10. Where by virtue of the Taxes Act or any later enactment schemes which were approved schemes before a certain date, have effect as if their rules restricted the total benefits payable under them, the rules of the Scheme have effect subject to those restrictions, notwithstanding any amendments of them by virtue of these or any earlier regulations after the date of that Act or enactment, and in so far as those restrictions would permit those total benefits to be greater than is otherwise permitted under the Scheme, those restrictions shall prevail.