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D.30 (1) The widow’s pension is payable until her death, remarriage or cohabitation.

(2)A widow’s pension will not be granted (except in special circumstances) if the husband dies within twelve (12) months of the marriage and there are no children.

(3)An officer’s widow cannot benefit if the marriage took place after he left the service.

(4)In the case of a polygamous officer, if he leaves more than one widow, benefits are divided equally between the widows, subject to the satisfaction of the other conditions.

(5)A divorcer wife shall not benefit.

(6)A child’s pension is payable in accordance with the Widows and Children’s Pension Scheme (WCPS) Act.

(7)Adopted child, or step-child only qualifies for payment of benefit if the child was wholly or mainly dependent on the officer at the time of his death.  

(8)An officer whose pension is determined under the Pensions Act becomes eligible for the grant of a pension only if he has completed a minimum period of ten (10) years’ service. If however, he has completed less than ten (10) years’ service, he becomes eligible for the grant of a service gratuity.