(4) Where the Minister makes a direction in accordance with subsection (3), if the pension payable to the successor is payable in monthly, quarterly or semi-annual instalments, or in an annual amount, the pension shall be reduced either for a term requested by the successor in the application made under subsection (3), or during the entire period for which the pension is payable, if the successor fails to make a request in the application under subsection (3) that the pension be reduced for a term,
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