The claimant served in the armed forces. He claimed for the failure of the respondent to give him fair notice of the availablity of benefits. Omission of appellant causing delay in making of claim under regulations.
Held: Providing information about the scheme was reasonably part of the duty of its proper administration. The respondent had failed in that duty, and the Pensions Appeal Tribunal had been correct in allowing the claimant to backdate his claim.
Judges:
Newman J
Citations:
[2004] EWHC 1271 (Admin), Times 07-Jul-2004
Links:
Statutes:
Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Services Pensions Order 1983
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Armed Forces
Updated: 11 June 2022; Ref: scu.197838
