Clause
Page
19(i)(ii) 33
20(1)
34
20(2)
34
20(4)
35
20(5)&(6) 35/36
20
37
20(8)
37
Model Ordinance goes wider "A step-child or illegitimate child born before the date of the injury and wholly or mainly dependent upon the deceased officer for support".
Presumably "2 years' qualifying service" to cover non-pensionable officers rather than using "probationary period".
?delete "for which an ex gratia.
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as unnecessary or is the ex-gratia payment not always made?
Model Ordinance gives 'as if retired on medical grounds'.
Very generous provisions.
Model Ordinance refers to gratuity not payable to Overseas Superannuation Scheme (which has its own provisions). But Hong Kong may not have any.
What does "does not exceed such amount as may be determined
mean?
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Line one, typing error.
21 (3)
38
21(3)
38
Proviso.
Delete "in accordance with Section 21" to cover mixed service.
21(3)(a) 38
Ditto.
21(3)(b) 39
21(3)
39
42/43
Change to "where an officer receives a pension and gratuity without option for some period of public service, four-thirds of the pension amount". cover eg Home Civil Service awards.
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To
Add (c) local increases not to be taken into account" if deferred pension to be calculated at resignation.
Most of the provisions have been moved from the Regulations. Legal advice should say whether this is acceptable.
If pension is calculated on resignation (see comments on Clause 2) consideration might be given to officer making option at that time. Depending on numbers, could be helpful with Estimates.
24
42
24(2)
24(6)
44
What does this mean?
24(8)
44
Delete
28(1)
47
28(2)(a) 47
Model Ordinance refers to "competent" court.
Add "gratuity or other allowance" after two "pension" in line 2.
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