Teachers Pension Scheme (PO-4533)

Complaint Summary

Mr Raja has complained that Teachers’ Pensions did not alert him to an overpayment of his pension which accrued due to his further employment after retirement. He considers Northamptonshire County Council contributed to the situation by paying him late. Mr Raja believes that the overpayment should be waived.

Summary of the Ombudsman’s determination and reasons

The complaint should not be upheld against Teachers’ Pensions or Northamptonshire County Council. The evidence suggests that Mr Raja was re-employed, subject to abatement, and was made aware that it was his responsibility to inform Teachers’ Pensions of his re-employment earnings following retirement. Since he did not do so, Northamptonshire County Council can no longer provide detailed hours and payments information. Further, the Limitation Act 1980 does not prevent recovery of the overpayment of pension by Teachers’ Pensions.