Defined Pension Scheme Rules

Renoir77

Does anyone know if there are rules in place that Defined Pension schemes have to follow rules as to how and when % lump sums are paid out from the scheme when the retiree has reached pension age
or does each scheme do their own thing ? I am due to be paid mine this week although I've heard nothing since I spoke with the pension manager four weeks ago. He confirmed that I would receive it on or around the day due followed by the first pension payment in week 12 (22/3/13). Anyone else had problems getting blood out of a stone ? (he's not in work this week so I'm having to wait until Monday to vent my frustration on him)

xylophone

Your occupational pension will be governed by the rules of the scheme.

on or around the day due

The day due was? "Around" - three or four days either side?