Government on or after 1 July 1987, when he
attains the age of 60 years or the age prescribed
by an order under section 10(3) which is
applicable to the rank or grade held by him at
the time when the deferred pension is granted,
whichever is the earlier,
or earlier than in accordance with sub-paragraph
(i) or (ii) if the Governor so directs and at a
time specified by the Governor;
where the pension is granted under a compensation
scheme, upon the retirement of the officer under
section 11(1)(i) as prescribed in the
compensation scheme; and
(c)
in any other case, as
as soon as possible after the
retirement of the officer.
Opting for pension benefits.
(Cap. 89.)
8.
(1) Subject to subsection (2), an officer who
is eligble for a pension or annual allowance under the
Pensions Ordinance may opt under and in accordance with
the terms of a Circular to be issued under and for the
purposes of this section by the Secretary for the Civil
Service, that all his service attracting pension or annual
allowance under that Ordinance shall be taken into account
as pensionable service under this Ordinance.