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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.