29Other agents

29 Other agents

(1) For paragraph 3(1)(q) of Schedule 3, section 28 does not limit who may act for or on behalf of a person who is, or may be, entitled to be paid a resolution payment under the scheme (a principal).

Note: For example, a person may be authorised to act under a power of attorney or court order.

(2) In connection with subsection (1), if a person (the agent) acts, or purports to act, for or on behalf of a principal: (a) the Secretary may require the production of specified evidence or other information with respect to the agent’s authority to act for or on behalf of the principal; and (b) Part 3A of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 (Part 3A), other than Division 2, applies as if: (i) the agent were a nominee within the meaning of Part 3A; and (ii) a resolution payment were a relevant payment within the meaning of Part 3A; and (iii) the principal were a benefit recipient for Division 4 of Part 3A.