07-APR-1992 14:30
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. you would ensure Commission when necessary, I should be grateful
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addizionai followed in processing applications for transfer and buying back of in this connection, you way wish ** previous agréement service. adopt the following guidelines:
(a) before approval is given for an officer who
is aged 40 or permanenc
above
Co transfer
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establishment, the officer
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be informed in writing that (i) should be opc for the Old Pension Scheme he will noc be allowed to retire prematurely under
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provisions
period of
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five
out
in
years
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New Pension Scheme, he will not be allowed of five years from the dace of cransfer. The officer should be required co confirm in writing that he accepts these condicions before his application for transfer is approved;
Fecire within a period
(b) when conveying approval for transfer to the permanent establishment, the officer should be given a time limit of 12 months from che date of transfer to exercise che buying. back option; and
(c) when conveying approval for buying back of previous agreement service, it must be made clear to the officer that the approval As given on the condition that he will effect payment co the Government, either by one lump sum or by monthly instalments, wishin three months from the data of approval.
Enquiries on this circular memo should be directed to the Departmental Divisions of this Branca.
(YUEN Wai-keung)
for Secretary for the Civil Service
c.c. Secretary, Public Service Commission
(0026c : 71-72)