Teachers' Pension Scheme (CAS-30170-T9C1)

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

The complaint is only partially upheld. 

Complaint summary

Mr G’s complaint concerns an overpayment of pension benefits, amounting to £44,388.42 (net), which TP is seeking to recover using the repayment method.

Mr G argued that had TP put a system in place for domestic members, prior to 2014, similar to the one it had for overseas members of the TPS to inform TP of changes to their personal circumstances, such as a remarriage, TP would have known about the overpayment sooner. Because TP did not, he argued he had a limitation defence under section 32(1) of the Limitation Act 1980 (the Limitation Act).