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is subsequently re-appointed to service under the

Government, the period of service under the Government in

respect of which the gratuity was granted shall not be

taken into account as pensionable service unless -

(i) an application to the contrary has been made

within 6 months of 17 November 1972;

(11)

there has been no break of service; and

(iii)

the gratuity received has been refunded together

with interest at a rate to be determined by the

Financial Secretary.

(7)

Where a female officer who

(a)

has, prior to 17 November 1972, retired from the

service by reason of her marriage; and

(b)

has not, upon retirement, received a marriage gratuity under the Pensions Regulations,

is without break in service subsequently re-appointed to service under the Government, the period of service prior

to such retirement shall be taken into account

pensionable service.