149 Procedure on an investigation
Pension Schemes Act 1993 (1993 c 48) | Legislation

149  Procedure on an investigation

(1)     Where the Pensions Ombudsman proposes to conduct an investigation into a complaint made or dispute referred under this Part, he shall give—

(a)     [any person (other than the person by whom, or on whose behalf, the complaint or reference was made) responsible for the management of the scheme to which the complaint or reference relates], and

(b)     any other person against whom allegations are made in the complaint or reference,

an opportunity to comment on any allegations contained in the complaint or reference.

(2)     The Secretary of State may make rules with respect to the procedure which is to be adopted in connection with the making of complaints, the reference of disputes, and the investigation of complaints made and disputes referred, under this Part.

(3)     The rules may include provision—

(a)     requiring any oral hearing held in connection with such

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