The teacher’s job had been privatised. After retirement he sought to have his pension assessed on the basis as it would have been but for the restructuring. The Secretary appealed a finding in the teacher’s favour.
Held: The question was determined by assessing the ‘contributable salary’ under the Regulations. The formula created difficulties, but it had to be assessed by reference to the last salary actually paid, and the ombudsman’s decision was not supported in law.
Judges:
Mr Justice Pumfrey
Citations:
Gazette 16-Oct-2003
Statutes:
Teachers’ Pension Regulations 1997 (SI 97/3001)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Employment
Updated: 28 July 2022; Ref: scu.190578
